Christina Mayer

Christina Mayer is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Hamburg's Medical Faculty. She leads research in neuroimmunology, neurodegenerative diseases, and vascular neurology at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). Her work focuses on mechanisms of neurological damage in multiple sclerosis, stroke, and post-infectious conditions like Long-COVID-19. Mayer's interdisciplinary approach combines clinical research with advanced imaging (e.g., OCT, PET) and machine learning to predict disease outcomes and identify novel biomarkers.

• Key clinical interests: Neuroinflammation, optic neuritis, cerebral edema management, and autonomic dysfunction
• Translational research: Developing neuroprotective strategies targeting potassium channels and mitochondrial dysfunction
• Led studies on post-thrombectomy fluid management and early prediction of shunt dependency in hemorrhagic stroke patients

Her research has been published in high-impact journals with a focus on translating basic science discoveries into clinical practice. Mayer actively participates in the Acute Optic Neuritis Network and contributes to international clinical trial design for neuroimmunological disorders.