Simon Pfisterer

Simon Pfisterer is a University Researcher in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Helsinki, specializing in biomedicine with a focus on lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease. He serves as supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine.

• Current projects: PerMedFH (2024-2026), STS 2023, Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation grants
• Active collaborations: European Atherosclerosis Society, Academy of Finland

Research interests include:

• Functional characterization of LDL receptor gene variants
• Lipid metabolism variability in leukocytes
• Autophagy regulation in lifespan extension
• Membrane contact site dynamics in LDL processing

Recent publications span 2014-2025, with a focus on LDL structure elucidation, receptor function, and metabolic profiling in Finnish populations. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical applications in dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular risk assessment.

Scientific awards include:

• European Atherosclerosis Society Young Investigator Award (2019)
• European Atherosclerosis Society Grant Finalist (2023)
• Reinhold and Maria Teufel Foundation Prize (2012)

Active in media outreach with 6 public contributions (2018-2023) on topics including cholesterol movement inside cells and personalized medicine for hypercholesterolaemia.