Caroline Maake

Caroline Maake is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, with a career spanning over three decades. She has been recognized as Teacher of the Year (2009, 2012), a Goldene Lehr-Lorbeere recipient (2019), and the CS Award for Best Teaching (2023).

• Education: MD in human medicine from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (1994)
• Research Interests: Focus on photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine, hyperthermia, and intercultural approaches in medicine.

Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary work across pharmacology, oncology, ethnobotany, and medical engineering. Key trends include plant-based anti-inflammatory agents, photothermal cancer treatments, Indigenous Amazonian medicine, and innovative surgical devices. Notable collaborations with institutions like the University of Manitoba and University of Erlangen further highlight her international impact.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Teacher of the Year (2009, 2012)
  • Goldene Lehr-Lorbeere (2019)
  • CS Award Best Teaching (2023)

Active in both basic research and clinical translation, her work bridges biomedical engineering, traditional medicine, and modern cancer therapies. She has contributed to over 44 PubMed-indexed publications since 2002, covering topics from bladder pathophysiology to network pharmacology.