Sabine Pankuweit

Prof. Dr. Sabine Pankuweit serves as Vice President for Equal Opportunities and Career Development at Philipps University of Marburg since March 2022, following her role as Vice President for Gender Equality and Young Academics (2019-2022). She holds an apl. Professorship in Molecular Medicine at the School of Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg, a position she has maintained since 2012.

Her academic credentials include:

• Diploma in Human Biology (1990), Philipps University of Marburg
• Doctorate in Human Biology (1995) focusing on immunology, genetics, and virology
• Habilitation in Molecular Medicine (2006)
• Studies in Medicine (1982-1985) and Human Biology (1985-1989)

Her research program centers on the etiology and diagnostics of inflammatory and dilatative myocardial diseases, investigating molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac pathology. Concurrently, she conducts clinical studies on structural and ischemic heart diseases, bridging laboratory findings with patient-oriented cardiovascular research. This dual focus establishes her expertise in translating molecular insights into clinical cardiology applications.

Prof. Pankuweit demonstrates sustained commitment to institutional advancement through leadership roles including Women's Representative for Scientific Employees (since 2013), Member of the Equal Opportunities Commission (since 2012), and former Deputy Women's Representative (2009-2013), reflecting her dedication to academic equity and career development initiatives.