Neuro-
immunology
Who we are and what we do
Our research unit is dedicated to neuroimmunology with a strong focus on histopathological analysis of the central nervous system. We apply advanced histological approaches to investigate neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative processes across a broad range of neurological conditions.
Currently, a major focus of our work lies in multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic immune-mediated disease characterized by inflammatory demyelination and neurodegeneration. While effective therapies exist for the early inflammatory phase, the progressive stage of the disease remains a major therapeutic challenge and is a central topic of our research.
Our expertise in histopathology provides a versatile platform that can be applied to a wide spectrum of neuropathological questions beyond MS. We continuously develop and expand our research activities and welcome new collaborations and interdisciplinary exchange.
Team
Sonja Hochmeister
Principal Investigator
Research focus: Neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, progressive disease mechanisms, translational research
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Michaela Tanja Haindl
Senior Scientist
Research focus: Histopathology, neuroinflammation, biomarker integration, translational neuroscience
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Muammer Ücal
Researcher
Research focus: Neuroimmunology, experimental models, multiple sclerosis
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Current Research Focus
- Cortical demyelination in progressive multiple sclerosis
- Neuroimmunological mechanisms of disease progression
- Experimental models of multiple sclerosis
- Translational approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets
Resources & Infrastructure
- Experimental animal models of cortical demyelination
- Histopathological analysis of central nervous system tissue
- Access to clinical and translational research infrastructure at Medical University of Graz
Contact
Sonja Hochmeister
Medical University of Graz
Department of Neurology
Auenbruggerplatz 22, 8036 Graz
Tel: +43 316 385 30312
Mail: [email protected]