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Eva-Maria Mandelkow
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| Citizenship | Germany |
| Known for | Alzheimer's disease |
| Spouse(s) | Eckhard Mandelkow |
| Awards | Metlife Foundation Award for Medical Research in Alzheimer's Disease (2009) Potamkin Prize (2011) Alz. Assoc. Lifetime Award (2013) |
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| Fields | neurology |
| Institutions | DZNE, Bonn (2011-) MPASMB, Hamburg |
Eva-Maria Mandelkow is a German neuroscientist. This means she is a scientist who studies the brain and nervous system. She is well-known for her research on Alzheimer's disease. She works at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, Germany.
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Her Life and Work
Eva-Maria Mandelkow studied medicine in Hamburg and Heidelberg. She finished her medical studies in 1968. After working as a medical intern for three years, she started her advanced studies.
Early Research
She earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry in 1973. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living things. Her early research focused on proteins that help cells move. She also did more research training in Massachusetts, USA, from 1974 to 1975.
She continued her work on cell proteins at the Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg. She was a staff scientist there from 1977 to 1985.
Leading Research Teams
In 1986, Eva-Maria moved to Hamburg. She went with her husband and fellow scientist, Eckhard Mandelkow. Together, they led research teams at the Max Planck Unit for Structural Molecular Biology (MPASMB).
Since 2011, Eva-Maria and Eckhard Mandelkow have led research teams at DZNE. They work closely together on important scientific projects.
Awards and Discoveries
The Mandelkows are famous for their work on Alzheimer's disease. They have been studying this brain disease since 1989. Alzheimer's affects memory and thinking.
Understanding Alzheimer's
Their most important work is about a protein called tau protein. They study how tau protein plays a role in Alzheimer's disease. Understanding this protein helps scientists look for new treatments.
Recognized for Research
Eva-Maria Mandelkow received the Hans and Ilse Breuer Foundation Alzheimer's Research Award in 2007.
She and her husband have won several awards together for their work:
- In 2009, they received the Metlife Foundation Award for Medical Research in Alzheimer's Disease.
- In 2011, they were given the Potamkin Prize. This award helps bring the best scientists to study diseases like Alzheimer's.
- In 2013, they earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alzheimer's Association.
