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Complex Diseases

We aim to decipher the molecular underpinnings of complex traits and the effect of environment and lifestyle on (epi-)genomic regulation.

We aim to decipher the molecular underpinnings of complex traits and the effect of environment and lifestyle on (epi-)genomic regulation.

About our Research

Our research focuses on the molecular analysis of cardiometabolic and mental health traits. We combine state-of-the-art laboratory and statistical methods to study the complex interplay between molecular mechanisms, the environment, and lifestyle in relation to disease onset and progression.  

 

People at Complex Diseases

Porträt Melanie Waldenberger

Dr. Melanie Waldenberger

Head of Research Group 'Complex Diseases', Senior Scientist View profile
Porträt Pamela Matias Garcia

Pamela Matias Garcia

Deputy Head of Research Group 'Complex Diseases', Postdoc
Porträt Monica Gomez

Monica del Carmen Gomez Alonso

Postdoc
Porträt Nadine Lindemann

Nadine Lindemann

Technician
Porträt Julia Groth

Dr. Julia Groth

Senior Scientist, Project Manager
Porträt Liye Lai

Liye Lai

PhD Student
Porträt Marketa Rynesova

Markéta Fuchs (née Rynesova)

PhD Student

Dr. Thomas Delerue

Postdoc
Porträt Ganling Ding

Ganling Ding

PhD Student

Current Projects

Funded by DZPG | 2025-2028

Determinants of mental health 

In the framework of the DZPG we contribute to the molecular characterization, early detection and prevention of mental illnesses.

Funded by DZHK | 2023-2025

Shared Expertise

Causal impact of lipid-associated DNA methylation changes on cardiometabolic health

Funded by DFG

Risk Prediction Score

Identification and validation of circulating sncRNAs causally associated with gallbladder cancer and development of a multifactorial risk prediction score

Contact Head

Porträt Melanie Waldenberger

Dr. Melanie Waldenberger

Head of Research Group 'Complex Diseases', Senior Scientist

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