SciLux podcast – Anne Grünewald on Mitochondrial Biology

15 October 2024

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Mitochondria and Neuroscience

Prof. Grünewald is leading groundbreaking research into the role of mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease, offering insights that could potentially pave the way for revolutionary treatments.

Anne Grünewald is Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Luxembourg and Head of the Molecular and Functional Neurobiology Research Group of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg. Her work focuses on mitochondrial biology, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

Anne Grünewald in the SciLux podcast


Listen to Prof. Anne Grünewald and discover the fascinating complexities of mitochondrial function and dysfunction in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.

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Mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease

Arrived in Luxembourg thanks to the prestigious ATTRACT Fellowship from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), Prof. Grünewald has been leading groundbreaking research into the role of mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease, offering insights that could potentially pave the way for revolutionary treatments.

Mitochondria, often referred to the “powerhouses of the cell,” are integral to cellular energy production. However, as Professor Grunewald explains, their role goes far beyond that. These dynamic organelles are involved in a wide range of cellular processes, including signalling, cell death, and even immune responses.

If there is potentially a link to mitochondrial signalling, then, and we could influence that, that could be a solution to Parkinson’s disease.

Prof. Anne Grünewald

In this episode, Professor Grünewald also highlights the interconnectedness of various cellular systems and the importance of interdisciplinary research in advancing our understanding of brain diseases.

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