معرفی
Claudia Kathe serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Fundamental Neuroscience (DNF) at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, where she established her independent research laboratory in April 2024. Her work bridges neuroscience and regenerative medicine with a focus on spinal cord injury recovery mechanisms.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Pharmacology from King’s College London under Prof. Lawrence Moon and Prof. Stephen McMahon
Research Focus: Dr. Kathe’s work centers on spinal neuron population dynamics and gene therapy development for corticospinal tract injuries. Her groundbreaking research identified specific spinal neurons critical for walking recovery post-injury, utilizing advanced neural mapping tools developed during her postdoctoral work. Current efforts target translating these discoveries into clinical mobility restoration strategies through precise neuromodulation and genetic interventions.
Scientific Recognition:
- Recipient of Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Starting Grant
Research Leadership: She directs a multidisciplinary team at DNF investigating neural circuit reorganization after spinal trauma. Her SNSF-funded program pioneers combinatorial approaches integrating gene therapy, electrophysiology, and behavioral analysis to decode recovery mechanisms. The lab maintains active collaborations with EPFL’s neuroengineering groups while developing next-generation spinal repair protocols.
