Björn Spittau

Prof. Dr. med. Björn Spittau holds the Professorship for Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Medical Faculty OWL of the University of Bielefeld. He serves as Vice Dean for Research and Career Development and chairs multiple committees including the Research Commission and Library Commission, while being a deputy member in the Habilitation Committee and APL Committee.

• Research Focus: Microglia biology, TGF-beta signaling, neurodegenerative disease modeling, and deep brain stimulation target regions
• Teaching: Module responsibilities in 'Brain, Nerves and Psyche I' and 'Scientific Work' courses

His recent research explores:

• Microglial diversity and aging-related brain changes through single-cell analysis
• Development of tools like the DgeaHeatmap R package for transcriptomic studies
• Mechanisms of TGF-beta signaling in microglial homeostasis
• Clinical applications in botulinum toxin treatment for neurological conditions