Volker Haucke

Volker Haucke is a prominent Professor at the Leibniz Research Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP) in Berlin, leading a research group focused on cellular and neuronal membrane dynamics. His laboratory investigates fundamental processes of membrane remodeling, organelle function, and synaptic organization with particular emphasis on lipid signaling pathways in neuronal cells.

Haucke's research interests span neuroscience, cell biology, membrane dynamics, synapse biology, lipid signaling, organelle communication, and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with cellular function, particularly examining how lipid-protein interactions govern membrane organization in neurons.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on lysosomal lipid homeostasis, presynaptic assembly, membrane remodeling mechanisms, and the role of lipid signaling in neurodegenerative conditions including ALS. The research employs advanced techniques including structural biology, biochemical analysis, and cellular imaging to unravel molecular mechanisms.

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize 2025 recipient from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
• Organizer of international conferences including the Molecular Basis of Membrane Remodeling and Organization
• Principal investigator securing ERC and DFG funding for neuroscience research

Haucke actively mentors postdoctoral researchers and maintains a vibrant research program with current projects examining presynapse formation and ALS mechanisms. His laboratory is recognized as a certified green lab committed to sustainable research practices. He frequently collaborates with researchers across Europe, as evidenced by his participation in international conferences and co-authorship with researchers from multiple institutions.