Katja Kobow, PhD
About Katja
Katja Kobow is PI of the Kobow Lab at the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. A biochemist turned molecular neuropathologist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and genetics, her independent research focuses on epigenetics and focal epilepsies where she works to improve understanding of the brain’s mechanisms and the diagnoses of samples. Researching a disease like epilepsy allows her to study the human brain’s complexity and beauty while finding meaning in improving patients’ lives and clinical care.
Areas of focus
epilepsy research
epigenetics
quality of life
Links
LinkedIn | Website | Michael Prize winner | Neuropathologisches Institut | Google Scholar | Oricd
Episode
Brain Tissue For Epilepsy Research - Neuropathology
06 August 2026*
In this episode we hear:
What is neuropathology and it’s significance in epilepsy research
Epigenetics - what is it and how it helps us understand epilepsy
How this is and shall improve epilepsy understanding and care
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*Note: this episode was first released on 10th August 2023