Rolf Heumann

Prof. Dr. Rolf Heumann is a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum. His research focuses on molecular neurobiochemistry, particularly the role of intracellular signaling proteins in neuronal connectivity and brain plasticity.

• University: Ruhr University Bochum
• School: Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Email: rolf.heumann@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
• ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-4364-2655

Research Interests include:

• Investigating the role of Ras signaling in dendritic spine formation, synapse regulation, and adult hippocampal neurogenesis
• Studying Ras-mediated protection against neuronal degeneration in Parkinson’s disease and mood disorders
• Exploring Rheb/mTOR pathway dual functions in cellular growth and apoptosis under stress conditions
• Analyzing nitric oxide’s interaction with lipid membranes and Ras activity in brain development

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