معرفی
Geraldine Zimmer-Bensch is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on neuroepigenetics, particularly DNA methylation, histone modifications, and long non-coding RNAs in cortical development, neuronal function, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. She leads a dynamic laboratory team and contributes to academic leadership as Prodekanin (Vice Dean) of her faculty.
- Primary affiliation: RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- Role: Academic leadership (Prodekanin) and research leadership
- Research themes: Epigenetic mechanisms in brain development and disease
Her epigenetic research spans:
- Mechanistic studies of DNMT1 in cortical interneuron migration and survival
- Role of lncRNAs in glioma pathogenesis and brain evolution
- Epigenetic responses to trauma in psychiatric disorders
- Post-translational protein modifications in neurodegeneration
- 3D cell migration analysis using microfluidic systems
- Computational approaches to protein interaction hotspots
Recent publications highlight her work on DNA methylation dynamics, ephrin signaling, and epigenetic contributions to neurodevelopmental and degenerative conditions. Her team develops advanced stem cell-derived models for studying retinal function and glioblastoma behavior.
