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Ruth Herbst
Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Ruth Herbst

Institute of Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine (Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology)
Position: Associate Professor

Location: Kinderspitalgasse 15
Phone: +43 1 40160-33276
E-Mail: ruth.herbst@meduniwien.ac.at

Research Area

Muscle, Skeletal, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuromuscular Junction

Research Interests

Endocytosis, Signal Transduction, Synapses

Principle Investigator(s)

  • Herbst, Ruth (Head)
  • Abstract

    Synapses are essential relay stations that confer information between cells. Synapses form between neurons or as in the case of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) between a motoneuron and a muscle fiber. The NMJ regulates every movement within our bodies including breathing and therefore is critical for survival. Our research focuses on the complex molecular intra- and intercellular interactions initiating NMJ formation. In particular, we aim at identifying the signal transduction events and protein interactions responsible for NMJ development. Our long-term goal is to understand the temporal and spatial mechanisms that lead to the formation of a mature and functional NMJs.