Katrin Willig

Prof. Katrin Willig is a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Imaging in Anatomy at the Institute of Theoretical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Augsburg. Her research focuses on synaptic structures and brain function using advanced STED microscopy. Previously, she held positions at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysical Chemistry (2006-2013) and led a junior research group at the CNMPB in Göttingen (2014-2023).

Education:

• 1995-2001: Physics studies at University of Würzburg and University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
• 2006: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) from University of Heidelberg, thesis on STED microscopy

Research Interests:

• Sub-cellular structural plasticity in live mice
• Super-resolution imaging of synapses
• Long-term and multi-label STED microscopy
• Experience-dependent neuronal circuit remodeling

Publications highlight innovations in STED microscopy and synaptic dynamics, with emphasis on in vivo applications and neuroplasticity mechanisms. Her work bridges physics, neuroscience, and molecular biology.

Labs/Teams: Head of the research group in Cellular and Molecular Imaging at the Institute of Theoretical Medicine, Augsburg.