Verena Jendrossek

Prof. Dr. Verena Jendrossek is a full Professor and Chair of Cell Biology at the Institute of Cell Biology (Tumor Research), Faculty of Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen. She also serves as Deputy Managing Director and leads research in molecular and experimental radiooncology. Her group is deeply integrated into the ZMB (Center for Medical Biotechnology) and participates in DFG Research Training Group 1739.

• Institution: University of Duisburg-Essen
• School: Faculty of Medicine
• Department: Institute of Cell Biology (Tumor Research)
• Leadership: Chair of Cell Biology, Deputy Managing Director

Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of therapy-induced cell death, tumor resistance, radiation-induced immune changes, and normal tissue toxicity. Her work spans molecular cell biology, radiation biology, and experimental radiooncology, with emphasis on identifying biomarkers and developing novel therapeutic strategies. She investigates the PI3K pathway and microenvironmental influences on treatment response.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in radiation biology, cancer metabolism, autophagy regulation, and immunomodulation post-radiotherapy. Her team explores radiosensitization strategies, metabolic rewiring, and fibrosis mechanisms, often using preclinical models including in vitro, in ovo, and in vivo systems. Collaborative clinical studies in lung cancer are also prominent.

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Prof. Jendrossek supervises a large team of doctoral students across medical and scientific disciplines. She leads junior research groups and collaborates with clinical research teams for translational validation of therapeutic approaches. No specific grant information is mentioned, but her involvement in DFG Research Training Group 1739 indicates active funding. She supports a collaborative research environment with structured mentoring.

The research group operates within the ZMB and includes junior group leaders such as Dr. Florian Wirsdörfer, PD Dr. Justine Rudner, Dr. Silvia Vega Rubin de Celis, PD Dr. Johann Matschke, and Dr. Farnoush Farahpour. The lab also hosts the Laboratory for Vascular Remodeling led by apl. Prof. Dr. Diana Klein. The team comprises multiple postdocs, doctoral students, and technical staff, indicating a highly active and multidisciplinary research environment.