Katrin Marcus-Alic

Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus-Alic is a leading researcher at the Department of Medical Proteome Analysis, Center for Protein Diagnostics (PRODI) at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Medicine. Since 2014, she has headed the Medizinisches Proteom-Center, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease through advanced proteomic and lipidomic approaches.

• Role: Head of Medical Proteome Center
• Institution: Ruhr University Bochum
• Collaborations: Numerous international research partners

Her research spans medical proteomics, functional proteomics, and bioinformatics, with recent work exploring mitochondrial biology, neuromelanin granules, and protein biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. She employs cutting-edge technologies such as mass spectrometry, immunohistochemistry, and cell culture systems.

Key trends in her publications include proteomic profiling of neurodegenerative tissues, biomarker discovery in Parkinson's disease, and methodological advancements in data-independent acquisition. Her work emphasizes integrating OMICS data with clinical applications and developing targeted analysis strategies.

• Location: Gesundheitscampus 4, Bochum (Room E2.259)
• Contact: +49 (0)234 32-18106
• Email: katrin.marcus@ruhr-uni-bochum.de