Ladies and Mr,

Welcome to the Institute of Neuroanatomy and Cell Biology at Hannover Medical School!

We understand the structure and interaction of individual components as an essential basis for the function of an organism. Neuroanatomy is particularly concerned with the structure-function relationships in the central and peripheral nervous system. The focus of our interest is on adaptation reactions at the connection points of nerve cells, the so-called synapses. These not only transmit information, but can also store it, which is summarized under the term synaptic plasticity. This enables learning and memory formation, which can be influenced by various diseases. We investigate the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity in the context of influencing factors, with a particular focus on the patient-oriented topics of inflammation, infection, degeneration and stress.

As part of the Center for Anatomy, we offer a science-oriented teaching portfolio to provide our students with a modern (bio)medical education. We represent the complete spectrum of cell biological, microscopic and macroscopic anatomical teaching in the study programs of medicine, dentistry, biomedicine and systemic neuroscience (PhD program) and continuously develop it further. At the center of our teaching concept is the translation of the anatomical basics of medicine, dentistry and biomedicine into clinical content. To promote our young scientists, we offer structured specialist and specialist anatomical training for all professional groups.

In this sense, by combining research and teaching, our anatomical activities at the Institute of Neuroanatomy and Cell Biology aim to provide the best possible training and ensure patient-oriented research at the highest level. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

With best regards

Your Maximilian Lenz