Lea Karlsberger

Lea Karlsberger is a researcher at FH Wels - University of Applied Sciences Wels, affiliated with the Center of Excellence Food Technology and Nutrition and the Center of Excellence Medical Engineering/TIMed. Her research focuses on bioactive compounds, intestinal barrier integrity, and molecular mechanisms in health contexts.

Research Interests:

• Anti-inflammatory effects of natural compounds
• Intestinal barrier integrity
• Animal model experimentation (C. elegans, D. melanogaster)
• Biochemical modifications of plant-derived compounds
• Food science applications in health

Publications (selected trends): Recent work examines NF-κB signaling inhibition via tormentic acid esterification and evaluates grape seed extract's impact on intestinal health across multiple models.

Labs & Collaborations: Active collaborator in interdisciplinary projects involving molecular biology, nutritional science, and agricultural engineering.