Julia Dreilich

Research focus:

I am currently involved in two different research areas. In my first research focus, I am investigating the influence of high-intensity endurance training on immunological and physiological endpoints in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) (ECHO study). Specifically, I am investigating the change in neutrophil immune cell populations in response to a twelve-week exercise intervention in these patients. By analyzing the underlying systemic pathophysiological-immunological processes, the results obtained can specify the current EULAR exercise recommendations as a non-drug therapy option for axSpA patients.

In my second research focus, I am investigating the effects of a multimodal exercise program on the kynurenine pathway (KP) and its metabolites in patients with metastatic breast cancer. The basis for this is the EFFECT study, which was conducted at 8 international sites until 2023. In particular, I am focusing on the effects of a six-month training intervention on the gene expression of various KP enzymes. The results obtained are intended to close a well-described gap between patient-oriented research and the underlying physiological mechanisms.

Teaching:

-pending-

Administration:

-pending-

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.