Matthias Kneussel

Professor Matthias Kneussel from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) leads research at the Institute of Molecular Neurogenetics. His work focuses on neuroscience and molecular neurogenetics, particularly investigating synaptic regulation, microtubule dynamics, and neuronal transport mechanisms. He coordinates major research projects including GRK 1459 and microtubule transport studies.

• Research Areas
  • Neuronal cytoskeletal regulation
  • Extracellular vesicle biology
  • Synaptic plasticity mechanisms
  • GABAergic neurotransmission
  • Microtubule-severing enzymes
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Key Equipment
  • Spinning Disk Live Cell Confocal Microscopy

His recent publications analyze TAOK2 kinase in autism models, katanin inhibition effects on plasticity, and tubulin glutamylation roles in axon guidance. Collaborative projects examine synaptic receptor turnover and neuroimmune interactions.