Ninkovic Lab
Neurogenesis and Regeneration
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Prof. Dr. Jovica Ninkovic
Neurogenesis and Regeneration
Division of Cell Biology - Anatomy III
+49 89 2180 71633
ninkovic@helmholtz-muenchen.de
Research Topics
- Neural stem cell
- Reactive gliosis
- Brain regeneration
- In vivo live imaging
We focus on basic and translational research aiming at novel strategies for brain repair and regeneration by modulating the function of glial cells. We utilize a translational trans-species approach by comparing two animal models (zebrafish and mouse) for identifying predictive biomarkers and novel therapeutic approaches applicable to human brain injury. We use a combination of in vivo cell imaging methods and OMICS analysis to understand processes underlying regeneration in zebrafish and implement them for repair in the mammalian brain.
Publications
Scientific vita
- since 2018
- Professor, Dept. Cell Biology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich
- 2013-2018
- Group leader, Institute of Stem Cell Research, Helmholtz Zentrum München
- 2006-2013
- Postdoctoral researcher, Magdalena Götz Lab, Helmholtz Zentrum München
- 2006
- PhD in Developmental Biology, Technical University Munich, Advisors: Laure Bally-Cuif and Wolfgang Wurst