Erik Boddeke

Prof. Erik Boddeke is a Professor of Medical Physiology/Neurophysiology at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), affiliated with the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. Since 2015, he has served as Dean of Research at UMCG. His career includes roles as head of Neuroscience Research departments and director of the University of Groningen Neuroscience Research School (BCN).

Education:

• Master's in Pharmacy (University of Amsterdam, 1984)
• PhD in Pharmacology (University of Amsterdam, 1987)
• Habilitation in Physiology (University of Freiburg, 1997)

Research Interests: Neuroimmunology, glial cell biology, stem cell biology, epigenetics, brain aging, and microglia physiology. His work focuses on neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis, leveraging mouse models and human tissue studies.

Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions such as the Netherlands Brain Institute, Erasmus MC, and international universities (e.g., University of British Columbia, Mayo Clinic) through the International Ageing Brain Network.

Grants & Awards: Extensive experience in securing research funding; no specific awards listed but holds leadership roles in prestigious scientific boards (e.g., European Network Glia Research, Wellcome Trust).

Labs/Teams: Previously led the Neuroscience Research Department at UMCG and co-founded the U4 Universities Aging Brain Network. Active in collaborative projects on microglia function and neurodegeneration.