Max Delbrück

Max Delbrück is a Professor at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC), focusing on neurobiological research. His work investigates axonal branching mechanisms, synaptic development, and the role of cell adhesion molecules in neuronal connectivity. Key projects include the study of cGMP signaling pathways in sensory neurons and the analysis of proteins like CAR and CALEB in synaptic maturation. His laboratory is located in the Max-Delbrück-Haus, Room 3006.

Research interests span molecular neuroscience, developmental biology, and cellular signaling. His team explores axon guidance, synapse formation, and the interplay between electric activity and structural neural circuits. Recent publications highlight studies on astrocyte coupling, metastasis regulation, and congenital disorders linked to cell adhesion proteins.

Key findings include the discovery of cGMP-dependent pathways regulating axonal bifurcation in DRG neurons and cranial sensory ganglia. His work on CALEB revealed its role in presynaptic differentiation and synapse elimination in cerebellar circuits. Collaborative efforts address cardiac development and the impact of early life stress on physiological systems.