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Research Interests
Our research at the Institute of Pharmacology focuses on immune cell signaling at the smallest level of ions. Herein we investigate the transport of ions across cell membranes and between organelles. The aim of our research is to gain a better understanding of the importance and regulation of cation channels at the cellular level and in the context of in vivo immune reactions. This should lead to the identification of novel pharmacological targets against pro-inflammatory diseases, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Particular interest lies on the dual-function transient-receptor-potential protein, TRPM7, which combines a divalent cation channel with a serine/threonine kinase, as well as the intracellular two-pore-channels, TPC1 and 2, which regulate organellar ion homeostasis and spatial calcium signaling.
Selected funded research projects
Project title | Role | Identifier | Agency | From- to |
TR(I)Ps to homeostasis; The enzyme-coupled TRPM7 channel as a regulator of immune system homeostasis | PI, Liaison Executive Board | TRR-152/1-3, P14 | DFG | 2014-22 |
LMU MED funding (MMW) Role of TPC1 ion channels in exocytosis of mast cells | PI | No. 14/16 | LMU | 2016-18 |
ERA.net-RUS (FP7) TRPM7 in Regulation of T cell subsets and Purinergic Signaling | PI | ST-Projects No. 184 | European Commission | 2012-16 |
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, FP7-PEOPLE-CIG, TRP channels in immunity | Coordinator, PI | No. 322185 | European Commission | 2012-16 |
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Schrödinger Stipend) Structural Determinants of CRACM and STIM Interaction | PI | J 2784 | FWF | 2008-10 |