Professor Claudia Barth
Name:
Professor Claudia Barth
Job Title:
Head of Research Division Neurobiology of Hormonal Transitions
Place of work / study:
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany & Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Area of Research:
My research focuses on how hormonal transition periods impact the female brain with relevance to depression and Alzheimer’s disease [1]
How is your work funded:
My research is funded by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, HORIZON Europe (i.e., European Research Council Starting Grant & MSCA Doctoral Network Grants), and Wellcome Care Leap.
Tell us a little about yourself:
I hold a professorship for the neurobiology of hormonal transitions at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences (CCM) & the Research Unit of Gender in Medicine (GiM) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany. I am a biologist and neuroscientist by training with a strong background in neuroendocrinology. My work integrates preclinical and clinical perspectives as well as computational approaches to study hormonal transition periods and their impact on brain health and psychiatric disorders. I further serve as Chair of the ENIGMA Neuroendocrinology Working Group – Menopause Subgroup and Co-Chair of the ENIGMA Early Onset Psychosis Working Group, to foster global research collaborations on these topics.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I have a stack of coasters which are 3D printed slices of my brain.
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
It was more or less coincidental after starting my academic career with a focus on menstrual cycle effects on the female brain and slowing transitioning to other major hormonal transitions across the female lifespan.
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Network and collaborate with people you like and respect and who treat you with kindness and respect in return
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I am currently reading Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson [2] and I can recommend it so far – but I am only halfway in.
Favourite film of all time?
The Lord of The Rings Movies – hands down the best
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Submerging my body in warm water, preferably in the (sub)tropics
What’s the best decision you ever made?
Getting a light and foldable camping chair
What’s the best vacation spot?
Costa Rica
Do you collect anything?
Books and Plants
Would you like to share your playlist?
Not sure
Can we find you on social media?
Follow @nifti12 [4]