Harner Lab
Mitochondria in the CNS
© J. Greune / LMU
Dr. Max Harner
Mitochondria in the CNS
Division of Cell Biology and Anatomy III
+49 89 2180 71885
max.harner@bmc.med.lmu.de
Research Topics
- Mitochondrial biogenesis in cells of the CNS
- Role of mitochondria in neuronal maturation
- Mitochondrial architecture in neurodegeneration
We aim at analyzing the various functions of mitochondria that are important for the different cells of the central nervous system (CNS). Since mitochondrial function is intimately linked to their architecture, we are particularly interested in the role of structural elements of mitochondria in neurons. We employ a combination of biochemical, cell biological and genetical techniques in combination with state-of-the-art microscopy in different model systems to understand how mitochondria contribute to neuronal maturation and why altered mitochondrial architecture results in neurodegeneration.
Publications
Scientific vita
- since 2021
- Group leader, Dept. Cell Biology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich
- 2020-2021
- Postdoctoral researcher, Dept. Cell Biology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich
- 2017-2020
- Postdoctoral researcher, Dept. Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich
- 2016-2017
- Postdoctoral researcher, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, NH, USA
- 2015-2016
- Postdoctoral researcher, Dept. Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich
- 2012-2015
- Postdoctoral researcher, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried
- 2012
- PhD in Biology, LMU Munich, Advisor: Walter Neupert