Dr. Branka Engelhardt

Dr. Branka Engelhardt is a renowned cardiac surgeon, currently serving as a Senior Physician at the Department of cardiac and vascular surgery at the Schön Klinik Vogtareuth. With an impressive 420 scientific publications under her belt, her focus on optimizing spatial genomic studies and exploring the interactions between the immune system and the brain vasculature sets her apart in the field. Dr. Engelhardt's expertise lies in understanding the intricacies of neuroinflammation, immune surveillance, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. Her research not only contributes to the advancement of cardiac surgery but also sheds light on the complex mechanisms underlying various neurological disorders. With a keen interest in modeling brain vasculature immune interactions and studying the impact of different treatments on patient outcomes, Dr. Engelhardt continues to make significant contributions to the medical community.