What is your current position?
I am Professor of Molecular Bone Biology and scientific director of the Bone Lab at the Medical Faculty of the Technical University of Dresden. I also serve as the co-speaker of the Transregio CRC 369 “DIONE – Degeneration of Bone due to Inflammation” and as the speaker of the research unit FOR 5146 “FerrOs – Osteohepatic axis and bone”.
What is your main research focus?
We focus on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of bone diseases related to inflammation, hormonal dysregulation, hematological disorders and malignancy. We focus on signaling pathways including BMP and Wnt signaling, FGF-23 as well as dysregulations in cellular metabolism.
What does your typical workday look like?
On most days, lots of emails for organizing and coordinating activities that are related to science, administrative and organizational aspects, or work for scientific societies and committees of our faculty. The most fun part though is talking to the scientists about their work, writing/correcting manuscripts, and writing grant proposals.
