Bayer PhD Thesis Award 2023 Recognizes Lukas Henning for Pioneering Research

In a significant achievement for the field of neuroscience, Lukas Henning, a former PhD student under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Christian Steinhäuser, has been awarded the prestigious Bayer PhD Thesis Award 2023. This accolade honors his dissertation titled ‘Glial Dysfunction in the Pathology of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy,’ which delves into the intricate mechanisms of this neurological disorder.

Lukas embarked on his PhD journey at the Institute of Cellular Neurosciences between 2017 and 2022, dedicating himself to unraveling the cause of temporal lobe epilepsy. His research, highlighted by ten joint original publications where he served as a first or co-author, underscores his profound impact on advancing scientific knowledge in the field.

The Bayer PhD Thesis Award 2023 recognizes Lukas Henning’s exceptional contributions to neuroscience, acknowledging his rigorous investigation into glial dysfunction and its implications for epilepsy pathology. His dissertation not only expands our understanding of neurological disorders but also sets a benchmark for future research in the field.

To learn more about the Bayer PhD Thesis Award 2023, visit https://www.bigs-drugs.uni-bonn.de/en/news/bayer-ag-thesis-prize-2023.
For a comprehensive list of Lukas Henning’s publications, visit PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Henning+lukas&sort=date.

Congratulations to Lukas Henning on this well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of his work in neuroscience.

Written by: Dr. Michela Barboni, Ph.D