معرفی
Prof. Dr. Anja Meissner is a leading physiologist at the University of Augsburg's Medical School, specializing in vascular biology with affiliations to Lund University and DZNE Bonn. Her research focuses on Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) signaling in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and neurovascular interactions.
- University of Augsburg, Medical School
- Lund University collaborations
- DZNE Bonn partnerships
Research Highlights:
Investigates immune system roles in hypertension, heart failure's target organ effects, S1P pathway in stroke, cardiovascular risk factors' impact on brain function, and environmental influences on vascular health. Key methods include non-invasive imaging, flow cytometry, and in vitro/ex vivo models.
Publication Trends:
Recent work emphasizes microfluidic neurovascular models, glymphatic system dysfunction, and sex-specific cardiovascular responses. Collaborations span neurology, cardiology, and environmental science institutions.
Awards & Grants:
- DFG Project Funding (2025-2028)
- Hjärnfonden Grant (2024-2025)
- Albert Påhlsson Foundation (2022-2025)
- Swedish Research Council (2023-2026)
Educational Impact:
Mentored 15+ PhD students including Lotte Vanherle and Frank Matthes. Leads international research teams with scholars from Sweden, Belgium, Italy, and Canada. Current grants focus on CFTR therapeutics and sex-specific hypertension consequences.
