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Elke Heiß is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Life Sciences. She specializes in cellular stress response mechanisms, particularly focusing on Nrf2 pathways, macrophage biology, and natural product-derived anti-inflammatory drugs. Her work bridges medicinal chemistry with immunology, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.
Education: Holds a Diplom in Biochemistry (Dipl.-Biochem.), a Doctorate (Dr.), and Privatdozent (Privatdoz.) title, indicating advanced academic credentials in Germany/Austria. Research focuses on metabolic immunomodulation, AMPK-Nrf2 crosstalk, and herbal extract efficacy.
Research Highlights: Over 140 publications (2006-2025) span anti-inflammatory drug development, natural product pharmacology, and cellular stress biology. Notable projects include:
- "AMP(K)lifying Nrf2 target gene expression" (2021-2024)
- "Metabolic immunomodulation by natural products" (2019-2023)
Awards: Recognized with the 2012 Dr. Willmar Schwabe Award, 2008 Focus of Excellence Award, and 2013 Förderungspreis der Stadt Wien for contributions to medicinal plant research and pharmaceutical science.
Collaborations: Active in international conferences and interdisciplinary projects, particularly involving natural product testing, cellular stress modeling, and translational drug discovery.
