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Prof. Dr. Stefan Luschnig is a faculty member at the Institute of Integrative Cell Biology and Physiology, University of Münster, and a Cells-in-Motion Professor for Morphogenesis of Tubular Organs. His research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that shape epithelial tissues, particularly in Drosophila models.
- Key areas: tricellular junctions, epithelial tube morphogenesis, hypoxia responses, membrane trafficking.
He leads a team investigating how epithelial barrier function is established and modulated, employing tools like the Retention Using Selective Hooks (RUSH) system for synchronized membrane trafficking. His work has significant implications for understanding vascular disease mechanisms in humans.
His recent publications (2025–2019) highlight advancements in: tricellular junction assembly (Anakonda, M6 proteins), regulation of epithelial permeability via actomyosin contractility, exocytic vesicle dynamics in tube fusion, and paracellular transport mechanisms during oogenesis. These studies span disciplines like Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, and Genetics, with subfields including epithelial morphogenesis, Drosophila modeling, and intracellular signaling.
He is an active member of collaborative networks such as the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre and participates in CRC programs (Breaking Barriers, Dynamic Cellular Interfaces, Intelligent Matter). His lab also contributes to graduate training through CiM-IMPRS and IRTG programs.
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