Andreas Reichenbach

Andreas Reichenbach is Professor of Neurophysiology and Head of the Department of Neurophysiology at the University of Leipzig, Germany, serving as Acting Director of the Paul Flechsig Institute of Brain Research since 2004.

His educational background includes:

• 1970-1975: Study of Medicine at Universität Leipzig (Dipl.-Med. in Retina Physiology)
• 1976-1980: Postgraduate medical specialization in Physiology
• 1980: M.D. (Dr.med.) in Retina Physiology from Universität Leipzig
• 1988: Habilitation (Dr.sc.med./Dr.med.habil.) in Neurobiology of Retinal Glial (Müller) Cells

His research spans:

• Retinal physiology and Müller glial cell biology
• Neuroglial interactions in the retina
• Developmental mechanisms in neural tissues
• Pathophysiology of glial cells

Prestigious recognitions include:

• Johannes-Müller-Prize (1983)
• Virchow-Prize (1990)
• Cozzarelli Prize from PNAS (2008)

Leadership roles encompass:

• Editorial Board membership for "Glia" (1991-present)
• Organizer of the EuroConference "Müller Cells - 150 Years" (2001)
• Speaker of DFG Research Training Group "INTERCELL" (1996-2002)
• Speaker of DFG Research Training Group "INTERNEURO" (2005-present)
• Ordinary Member of Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften (2006)
• Ordinary Member of Academia Europaea (2009)

His mentorship through DFG-funded research groups has trained numerous graduate students in interdisciplinary neuroscience, securing substantial grant funding for cellular neurophysiology research. Current leadership of the Paul Flechsig Institute fosters collaborative teams advancing retinal neurophysiology and glial cell research.