Prof. Dr. Manuel Koch

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsCell Biology,Biochemistry,General Genetics, Functional Genome Research
KeywordsAnimal models, Basement Membrane, Extracellular Matrix, Neurobiology, Vasculature

Current contact address

CountryGermany
CityKöln
InstitutionUniversität zu Köln
InstituteInstitut für Biochemie II

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Mats Erik PaulssonZentrum für Biochemie, Universität zu Köln, Köln
Start of initial sponsorship01/03/2002

Programme(s)

2001Sofja Kovalevskaja Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Dr. Manuel Koch has essentially furthered the knowledge of structure and function of the extracellular matrix through the identification and characterization of several new proteins of the laminin, collagen and netrin families. His ongoing biological studies employing animal models deficient in these proteins are expected to lead to an increased understanding of normal tissue functions and also yield insights into inherited connective tissue diseases.