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Melissa Hitzler is a trauma researcher at Ulm University, focusing on biomolecular mechanisms linking childhood maltreatment to mental disorders. She works in the Department of Clinical & Biological Psychology under Prof. Iris-Tatjana Kolassa, investigating immunmetabolic alterations, DNA integrity, and psychotherapy response in PTSD.
- PhD in Psychology (summa cum laude, 2023) from Ulm University
- Project Coordinator of ENHANCE (2019–present)
- Recipient of multiple awards including DeGPT Research Award (2024) and Clemens-Gabriel Foundation Dissertation Award (2024)
Her research spans:
- Intergenerational trauma transmission
- Immunological and metabolic biomarkers in PTSD
- Role of mitochondrial function in trauma response
- Impact of nutrition on mental health
Recent projects analyze DNA damage, immune cell metabolism, and microbiome interactions in women with endometriosis and trauma histories. She has contributed to 10 publications and received early career funding for clinical trials.
Scientific awards include:
- ProTrainU Startup Funding (2024)
- Support Programme for Female Researchers Grant (2022)
- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung PhD Scholarship (2019–2022)
Teaching includes courses on psychotraumatology, PTSD diagnostics, and nutrition-mental health connections at Ulm University (2018–2024).
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