About
Prof. Hanns U. Zeilhofer is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, with a dual-professorship at the University of Zurich since 2006. He holds positions in both institutions, focusing on pharmacology and molecular neuropharmacology.
- Education:
- M.D. and Physics studies at University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Postdoctoral training at Max-Planck-Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Göttingen) and University of Zurich (Pharmacology)
Research Interests: His work centers on the neurobiological basis of pain, exploring plastic changes in spinal cord neuronal communication using electrophysiology, molecular biology, and behavioral studies in genetically modified animals. The goal is to identify novel pharmacological strategies for pain treatment.
Teaching: Teaches courses in drug discovery, pharmaceutical sciences, and related seminars at ETH Zurich.
Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group investigating pain mechanisms within the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at ETH Zurich.
