Maike Stentenbach

Maike Stentenbach is a postdoctoral scientist within the Centre for Respiratory Health at the University of Western Australia's Medical School, based at the Institute for Respiratory Health. She completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences in November 2023, focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction in cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Her research expertise encompasses:

• Mitochondrial biology and dysfunction
• Molecular mechanisms in respiratory diseases
• Organelle interactions in disease pathogenesis
• RNA processing and mitochondrial gene regulation

Dr. Stentenbach's current work investigates mitochondrial and organelle dysfunction in chronic lung diseases including COPD and IPF. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in subcellular reconstruction, RNA processing, and metabolic pathways with significant contributions to understanding disease mechanisms. Her research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between molecular biology, respiratory medicine, and metabolic disorders.

She actively contributes to the research project 'New therapeutics for paediatric metabolic diseases' as Investigator 04, which has garnered attention from multiple news outlets and social media platforms. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.