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Andreas Faissner serves as Professor at the Department of Cell Morphology and Molecular Neurobiology within the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Ruhr University Bochum. His research centers on elucidating molecular and cellular mechanisms governing central nervous system development and pathology, with emphasis on extracellular matrix dynamics and neural stem cell biology.
Research interests include:
- Biology of radial glia stem cells, motoneurons, glial progenitors, and stem cell niches during development and disease
- Neuron-glia interactions regulating axon growth, guidance, synaptogenesis, and synaptic plasticity
- Retinal stem cells for neural network integration and visual system repair
- Molecular analysis of extracellular matrix components (tenascin-C, CSPGs), receptor signaling (RhoA GTPases, Vav-proteins), and perineuronal nets in memory stabilization and neuropsychiatric disorders
Analysis of his 2007-2024 publications reveals sustained investigation into extracellular matrix roles across neural development, synaptic organization, and disease models. Key themes include matrix-mediated stem cell regulation, perineuronal net functions in hippocampal networks, and therapeutic implications for multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration through matrix-targeted interventions.
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Faissner leads a multidisciplinary research unit employing molecular/cellular tools, genetically modified animal models, proteomics, and transcriptomics to dissect neural extracellular matrix interactomes, with long-term goals of developing therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders.
