Volker Haucke

Volker Haucke is a Full Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Director at the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP), Berlin, Germany. He also holds a professorship at Freie Universität Berlin and is a member of the NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence. His research focuses on endocytosis, endolysosomal membrane dynamics, lipid signaling, and neurotransmission.

• PhD in mitochondrial biogenesis (University of Basel, 1997)
• Postdoctoral work with Pietro De Camilli (Yale University & HHMI, 1997-2000)
• Established lab at University of Göttingen (2000-2003)
• Professor of Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin (2003-2012)
• Director at FMP and Professor of Molecular Pharmacology (2012-present)

Volker Haucke's research explores the molecular mechanisms of endocytosis and membrane dynamics, particularly in neuronal contexts. His lab investigates lipid signaling pathways that regulate synaptic vesicle transport and neurotransmission, employing advanced imaging techniques like super-resolution microscopy.

His recent publications highlight work on:

• Synaptic vesicle biogenesis and axonal transport
• Phosphoinositide-mediated endocytic vesicle fission
• Role of dynamin in membrane fission
• Endosomal control of mTORC1 signaling
• Quantitative proteomic analysis of synaptic boutons
• Small molecule inhibition of endocytosis

Scientific honors include:

• Feldberg Prize for Research in Physiology and Pharmacology (2020)
• Avanti Award (ASBMB, 2017)
• Koselleck Award (DFG, 2016)
• EMBO Membership (2014)
• Multiple fellowships (EMBO, HFSP, Studienstiftung)

He has received recognition through memberships in prestigious academies including Leopoldina and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, and actively participates in professional societies such as EMBO, ASCB, ASBMB, SFN, GBM, and DGZ.