My research operates at the intersection of renal physiology and ophthalmology, investigating how complex epithelial barriers maintain organ homeostasis. The central focus of the laboratory is the multiligand endocytic receptors megalin and cubilin. Our research aims to decipher the cellular and molecular mechanisms that occur when megalin pathways fail, which clinically manifests as proteinuric kidney disease, high myopia, and retinal degeneration.
As part of the medical curriculum, I teach and conduct examinations in 'Cell Biology' and 'Functional Anatomy & Histology', alongside supervising 5th semester Bachelor projects.
My primary responsibilities span research, teaching, and institutional citizenship. In research, my work focuses on kidney and ocular physiology, including training of the next generation of researchers through close supervision and collaboration. Teaching and curriculum development within the medical programs are also main job responsibilities, to ensure our students graduate highly qualified. Additionally, as a representative on the Academic Council at HEALTH and the Local Collaboration Committee (LSU), I represent my fellow researchers and contribute to strategic decisions at both the department and faculty level.
