Leiter Experimentelle Neurochirurgie
PD Dr. Thomas Broggini PhD
Principle Investigator
Carolin Weißmann
MCT- Assistentin
Ida Kulacz
Wissenschaftliche Doktorandin
Experimental Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery
Neuroscience Center
Frankfurt University Hospital
Heinrich-Hoffmann-Str. 7
D-60528 Frankfurt am Main
T+49 69 6301- 6923
F+49 69 6301- 5575
Welcome to the Translational Neurosurgery Laboratory at the University Clinic Frankfurt
At our Translational Neurosurgery Laboratory, we are dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of neurosurgically relevant diseases. As part of the Neurosurgery Clinic at the University Clinic Frankfurt, our team bridges basic science and clinical practice to explore innovative solutions to complex neurological challenges.
Our Mission
Our laboratory is committed to:
Conducting cutting-edge research on neurosurgically relevant diseases, such as brain metastases, glioblastomas, and neurovascular disorders.
Translating insights from bench to bedside—and vice versa—to ensure our findings directly inform and improve clinical outcomes.
Leveraging advanced microscopical techniques to analyze the brain at both cellular and system levels.
Deepening the understanding of disease processes to uncover new therapeutic targets and strategies using advanced high dimensional cellular expression analysis.
Our Approach
In our interdisciplinary environment, we focus on:
Disease Exploration: Investigating the underlying mechanisms of neurological diseases with clinical relevance.
Advanced Imaging: Employing state-of-the-art microscopical techniques, including key methods, e.g., confocal microscopy, two photon microscopy, and wide field imaging to examine the brain in unprecedented detail.
Translation to Therapy: Working closely with clinical teams to bring research discoveries into practice while using clinical observations to guide our laboratory investigations.
Our goal is to unravel the complexities of the brain and its diseases, contributing to the development of novel, effective neurosurgical interventions.
Collaborations and Opportunities
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We work alongside clinicians, scientists, and other research groups to accelerate breakthroughs that improve patient care. Whether you are a researcher, student, or clinician, we invite you to connect with us and explore opportunities to join our efforts.
For more information about our research, publications, or open positions, please contact us at broggini@med.uni-frankfurt.de or visit our website.