Dr. Denise Franz | Neurophysiology | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Denise Franz, Rostock University Medical Center Oscar Langendorff Institute of Physiology, Germany
Professional Profile 🎓
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍
Dr. Denise Franz is an accomplished researcher with significant contributions to the field of physiology, neuroscience, and biophysics. Her research activities, publications, and career trajectory demonstrate her dedication to advancing knowledge and her impact on her field. Below are the highlights of her qualifications and achievements that support her candidacy for the Best Researcher Award:
Education 📚
- 2005 – 2011:
Degree Program: Study of Biology
Institution: University of Rostock, Germany - 18.12.2019:
Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.):
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Jan Gimsa
Department: Biophysics, University of Rostock, Germany
Work Experience 💼
- 2011 – 2016:
Position: Research Associate
Project: Poregenic Project of GO-Bio (Gründungsoffensive Biotechnologie) from BMBF
Department: Biophysics, University of Rostock - 2014 – 2017:
Position: Doctoral Researcher
Project: DFG Research Training Group 1505 WELISA
Department: Biophysics, University of Rostock - Since 2017:
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow and Teaching Staff
Institution: Oscar Langendorff Institute of Physiology, Rostock University Medical Cent - Current Position:
- Postdoctoral Scientist at the Oscar Langendorff Institute of Physiology, Rostock University
Research Skills 🔬
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Expertise in immunohistochemical techniques, protein localization studies, and membrane physiology.
- Neuroscience and Physiology
- Investigation of neurochemical mechanisms, such as the distribution of NMDA receptor subunits (GluN2A/GluN2B).
- Electrophysiological recordings, including extracellular measurements of post-synaptic potentials.
- Biophysical Research
- Pioneering work on pore formation in cellular membranes through biotechnology and electrophysiological analysis.
- Extensive experience in studying the effects of electrical stimulation on bone cell membrane physiology.
- Pharmacological Analysis
- Research into dose-dependent effects of compounds like caffeine on cardiomyocyte cultures.
- Mentorship and Supervision
- Supervising BSc and MSc students, fostering their development in advanced techniques like immunohistochemistry and extracellular potential recording.
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Skilled in advanced statistical methods for physiological and biophysical research using tools like MATLAB and GraphPad Prism.
- Research Collaboration and Networking
- Member of key professional societies (DPG, NWG), contributing to interdisciplinary research discussions and fostering collaborations.