Professor Dr. Monika Pischetsrieder

Biography

Monika Pischetsrieder holds a professorship in the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg. Her research focuses on Food Chemistry, including the study of bioactive compounds and their interactions with brain function. She investigates neuroactive food ingredients, bioactive peptides, and their potential health benefits. Pischetsrieder is an expert in cellular proteomics and employs advanced mass spectrometry techniques for food analysis and authenticity determination. She actively collaborates in various research networks, contributing to findings on food quality and bioactivity. Her laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation for high-resolution analyses. Additionally, she is involved in initiatives centered around new bioactive compounds, reflecting her commitment to bridging the gap between food science and health. Through her diverse research, she aims to improve understanding of food composition and its impact on human health.

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