Erik Maronde

Erik Maronde is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Anatomy, Goethe University Frankfurt. His work bridges molecular biology and neuroscience, focusing on circadian rhythms, neuronal signaling, and the physiological roles of the pineal gland and melatonin.

• Institute: Theodor-Stern-Kai-7, Campus Niederrad, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
• Contact: e.maronde@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Research Interests: Chronobiology, neuronal signal transduction, and the impact of clock genes (e.g., period-gene knockout mice) on physiological processes. His studies explore melatonin's role in health and clinical phenotypes like autism spectrum disorders.

Methods: Utilizes neuronal cell culture, reporter gene assays, Western Blot, immunocytochemistry, proteomics/genomics data analysis, and mouse behavioral tests including ultrasonic vocalization recording.