About the person
Research focus:
Currently, I am involved in two areas of research. In the first area I am investigating the effects of a multimodal training program on the kynurenine (KP) pathway in patients with metastatic breast cancer. The underlying study is the EFFECT study, which was conducted at 8 international sites until 2023. It focuses on the effects of a six-month exercise intervention on the gene expression of several KP enzymes. The results should help to bridge the gap between patient-oriented research and the underlying physiological mechanisms.
In my second research area, I am investigating the influence of a high-intensity endurance training on immunological and physiological endpoints in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) (ECHO study). By analysing the underlying systemic pathophysiological-immunological processes, the results obtained may specify the current EULAR exercise recommendations as a non-drug therapy option for axSpA patients.
Teaching:
Supervision of thesises
Administration:
Organization of the graduation ceremony
2024 - today: Doctoral studies in sports science, Dortmund University of Technology
2020 - today: Research assistant, Department of Performance Physiology and Sports Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
2020/2021 - 2024: Study "M.Sc. Sport Science with a focus on exercise science and sports medicine", Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
2016/2017 - 2020: Study "B.A. Sports Science", Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
An updated publication list can be found in the research section.