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Julia Kaltschmidt is an Associate Professor specializing in neuroscience and neurosurgery research, with a primary focus on the enteric nervous system (ENS) and gastrointestinal motility disorders. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate research courses including NSUR 199 (Undergraduate Research in Neurosurgery), NSUR 299 (Directed Reading in Neurosurgery), NEPR 299 (Directed Reading in Neurosciences), NEPR 399 (Graduate Research), and STEMREM 399 (Graduate Research).
Her research interests encompass:
- Enteric Nervous System Development and Function
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- Molecular Genetics of Gut Dysmotility
- Stem Cell-Derived ENS Models
- Neural Circuitry in the Gut
- Neurogastroenterology
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a cohesive research program investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms of ENS function. Key themes include the role of Gpr37 in inflammation-induced dysmotility, therapeutic potential of engrafted nitrergic neurons, sensory neuron functions via Cdh6, and methodological innovations like the Gut Analysis Toolbox. Her work consistently employs mouse models, human stem cell systems, single-cell transcriptomics, and advanced imaging techniques to address fundamental questions in gut neuroscience.
Dr. Kaltschmidt actively supervises research across multiple levels, mentoring students through directed readings and hands-on research projects in neurosurgery and neurosciences programs, fostering the next generation of researchers in this specialized field.
