Magdalena Götz

Magdalena Götz is a Professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Director of the Institute of Stem Cell Research at Helmholtz Munich. She leads the Stem Cell Center Department and Neural Stem Cells research group, focusing on molecular mechanisms of neurogenesis and direct neuronal reprogramming.

• Chair of Physiological Genomics, LMU Biomedical Center
• Director, Institute of Stem Cell Research
• Head, Stem Cell Center Department
• Head, Neural Stem Cells Research Group

Her research in molecular & developmental neuroscience explores neural stem cells, neurogenesis, brain injury repair, and direct neuronal reprogramming. Key discoveries include identifying radial glial cells as neural stem cells and pioneering glia-to-neuron conversion for brain repair.

Recent work examines epigenetic remodeling, centrosome proteins, and human neural stem cell proteomics. Articles highlight advancements in neurogenesis mechanisms and therapeutic applications for brain injuries.

• Honors & Awards
  • Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2007)
  • Advanced ERC Grant (2014, 2020)
  • Roger de Spoelberch Prize (2017)

She mentors numerous PhD students and collaborates with institutions like GSN Scientific Board and Synergy Cluster. Her work bridges developmental biology with regenerative medicine, offering new hope for neurodegenerative diseases.