Miklós Geiszt

Miklós Geiszt is a Professor at the Department of Physiology, Semmelweis University Medical School, continuing academic leadership since 2015. He has held progressive academic roles since 1993, including Associate Professor (2007-2015) and Assistant Professor (1997-2007), alongside international research experience as a Visiting Fellow at NIH (1999-2002).

• PhD in Cellular and Molecular Physiology (1998)
• Medical Doctor’s Diploma with summa cum laude honors (1993)

His research focuses on:

• NADPH oxidase (Nox/Duox family) enzymology and functional roles
• Mammalian peroxidases in tissue genesis and oxidative processes
• Intersections between redox biology, host defense, and cellular signaling

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Molecular interactions in Nox4/p22^phox complex formation
• Collagen IV crosslinking mechanisms via peroxidasin
• Epidermal growth factor signaling through Duox1

Scientific recognitions include:

• Huzella Award (2019)
• Momentum Grant (2011)
• Fellows Award of Research Excellence (2001)

With 30+ years of medical education experience, he has mentored multiple PhD candidates and received teaching excellence awards (2012). His work spans both basic research and translational applications in cardiovascular and immunological contexts.