Ingmar Schoen

Overview

Dr. Ingmar Schoen is a Senior Lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. He holds a PhD in Neuroelectronic Interfacing from the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry (2006) and a diploma in Biophysics from Technical University Munich (2003). His research focuses on platelet mechanobiology, extracellular matrix biology, and super-resolution microscopy (SRM). He leads the SchoenLab, which investigates mechanical forces in vascular biology and develops advanced microscopy techniques.

Education

• PhD (Dr rer nat), Neuroelectronic interfacing, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (2006)
• Diploma in Biophysics, Technical University Munich (2003)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, National University of Ireland & RCSI (2019)

Research Interests

Dr. Schoen's work emphasizes the role of mechanical forces in platelet function, thrombosis, and vascular diseases. Key areas include:
- Platelet contractility and mechanotransduction
- Fibronectin fibrillogenesis and extracellular matrix remodeling
- Super-resolution microscopy applications in cell biology
- Diagnostic markers for cardiovascular diseases

Grants & Awards

• Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Frontiers for the Future Project (€240k)
• Irish Blood Transfusion Service (€300k)
• Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship (2017-2019)
• RCSI Teaching Awards (2021, 2024)

Lab & Collaborations

The SchoenLab collaborates with institutions like ETH Zurich, EMBL Heidelberg, and University College Cork. Key projects include establishing Ireland's first dedicated super-resolution imaging facility (SRIC), funded by SFI (€1.4M).