Professor Dr. Aphrodite Kapurniotu
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Biography
Aphrodite Kapurniotu is a professor of Peptide Biochemistry at the Technical University of Munich. Her research primarily focuses on peptide (bio)chemistry, with a significant emphasis on developing novel peptide-based molecules that serve as therapeutic tools and enhance the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying amyloid diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes. Professor Kapurniotu employs a range of chemical, biochemical, and biophysical methods in her research, highlighting her commitment to advancing knowledge in this field. She obtained her PhD in chemistry from the University of Tübingen in 1990 and completed her postdoctoral studies at Rutgers University. She furthered her academic credentials by completing a postdoctoral teaching qualification in biochemistry at the University of Tübingen in 2001. In 2007, she was appointed as a professor at the Technical University of Munich, where she leads innovative research initiatives. As an inventor, she holds five granted patents and has contributed to numerous key publications in her area of expertise.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
2007-01-01 — PresentTechnical University of Munich • Munich, Germany
Leading research initiatives in peptide biochemistry with a focus on amyloid diseases.
Head of Biomedical Research Group
2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01RWTH Aachen University • Aachen, Germany
Directed a research group focusing on the intersection of biochemistry and biomedical research.
Postdoctoral Studies
1992-01-01 — 1995-01-01Rutgers University • Piscataway, NJ, USA
Conducted extensive research in bioinformatics and peptide chemistry.
Patents
Novel peptide inhibitors
A series of patents related to peptide-based therapeutic applications.