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Prof. Ulrike Holzgrabe is a distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at the Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Würzburg. With over 30 years of academic excellence, she has held numerous leadership positions including Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (2009-2011) and Vice President of the University of Würzburg (2018-2021), where she focused on teacher training and educational innovation.
Her pioneering research spans three interconnected domains: developing novel anti-infectives from both synthetic and natural sources, designing selective ligands for muscarinic receptors, and advancing analytical methodologies using capillary electrophoresis and NMR spectroscopy for pharmaceutical quality control. Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with clinical applications, particularly in combating antimicrobial resistance and improving drug safety.
Prof. Holzgrabe's recent publications reveal a strategic expansion of her research into global pharmaceutical quality issues, with particular attention to developing countries. Her analytical expertise has been consistently applied to critical problems including nitrosamine contamination in sartans, counterfeit medicines, and quality assurance of essential antibiotics.
Her exceptional contributions to pharmaceutical sciences have been recognized with prestigious honors including the Bavarian Order of Merit (2019), Elsa Ullmann Medal (2021), and the Lesmueller Medal (2023). She was also named Honorary Citizen of Wuerzburg University in 2023, reflecting her profound impact on the institution.
As a mentor and scientific leader, Prof. Holzgrabe has secured funding from major organizations including the German Research Foundation (DFG), DAAD, and various international bodies. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and service on multiple editorial boards, demonstrating her influence across pharmaceutical sciences.
She leads a dynamic research group that combines traditional pharmaceutical chemistry with cutting-edge analytical approaches, maintaining strong international collaborations while addressing pressing global health challenges through rigorous scientific investigation.
