Dr. Denise Franz | Neurophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Denise Franz, Rostock University Medical Center Oscar Langendorff Institute of Physiology, Germany

Dr. Denise Franz is a postdoctoral scientist at the Oscar Langendorff Institute of Physiology, Rostock University Medical Center, Germany. She earned her degree in Biology from the University of Rostock in 2011 and completed her doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in 2019 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. habil. Jan Gimsa at the Department of Biophysics. Dr. Franz’s research career includes roles as a research associate in the Poregenic Project of the GO-Bio initiative from BMBF and as a doctoral researcher in the DFG Research Training Group 1505 welisa. Since 2017, she has been a postdoctoral fellow and a member of the teaching team at the Oscar Langendorff Institute. Dr. Franz has supervised several early-career researchers and has contributed significantly to the understanding of cellular physiology. She is a member of the German Physiological Society (DPG) and the German Neuroscience Society (NWG), with ongoing research focusing on the regulation of cellular processes in disease models.

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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.