Maria Florencia Sánchez

Maria Florencia Sánchez is a molecular imaging researcher leading the Transmembrane Signaling Lab at the European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI), affiliated with the University of Münster, Germany. She holds a doctorate in natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) and focuses on the molecular mechanisms of transmembrane signaling, receptor dynamics, and GPCR activation.

Her research spans transmembrane signaling, GPCR dynamics, lipid bilayer systems, and receptor confinement. Through advanced imaging and biophysical techniques, she investigates how spatial organization and confinement influence receptor behavior and signaling outcomes, particularly in the context of neuropeptide and amyloid-beta signaling.

Her publications reveal a consistent focus on ligand-independent GPCR signaling, receptor clustering, and membrane microdomains. These works bridge molecular biophysics and cell biology, offering insights into how membrane organization modulates signal transduction.

She is actively engaged in research with no indication of retirement or departure from her current institution. Her lab is part of a larger collaborative network within EIMI, contributing to both fundamental science and translational imaging applications.