Lynn Bitar

Lynn Bitar is a Professor affiliated with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), holding a position in the Institut für Neuroimmunologie und Multiple Sklerose. Her research focuses on neuroimmunological mechanisms underlying neurological disorders, particularly cerebral ischemia, stroke outcomes, and glioma biology. She investigates immune modulation in neurodegenerative and oncological contexts, with a strong emphasis on translational research.

Key research areas include cytokine signaling (e.g., IL-4), lipid mediators (e.g., autotaxin), and Th17 cell interactions with neural systems. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, such as optimizing post-stroke blood pressure management and developing immunotherapies for glioma while avoiding autoimmune complications. Recent studies address synaptic plasticity in stroke and immune evasion mechanisms in cancer.

Her publications span 2016–2024, reflecting contributions to neurology, immunology, and oncology. Notably, she explores neuroprotective strategies post-thrombectomy and lipid signaling in acute brain injury. Collaborations likely involve UKE’s clinical and experimental neurology teams, as well as international networks in neuroimmunology.