Anja Bräuer

Anja Bräuer is a Professor conducting cutting-edge neuroscience research focused on brain development, neurogenesis, and synaptic plasticity mechanisms. Her work centers on plasticity-related genes (PRGs) and their critical roles in neuronal differentiation and neural circuit formation.

Key research domains include:

• Developmental and Molecular Neuroscience
• Neuronal Cell Fate Determination
• Dendritic Spine Morphogenesis
• Gene Expression Dynamics in Brain Development

Recent publications analyze PRG5 multimerization at plasma membranes using FLIM-FRET imaging and PRG4/5 expression patterns during neurodifferentiation. Her work reveals how plasticity-related genes regulate growth cone guidance, synaptogenesis, and metabolic pathways in developing neural systems, with implications for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Bräuer actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including Dirk Vonk and Ina Gross, presenting findings such as the May 2024 presentation on PRG5-mediated protrusion signaling mechanisms. Her research demonstrates significant scholarly impact through substantial download metrics (475+ for 2024 FLIM-FRET study) and Scopus citations.