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New Video Available: Julia Schulze-Hentrich on Sex Differences in Parkinson’s Disease

The recording of the latest Distinguished Lecturer Series (DLS) talk of the CRC 1665 “Sexdiversity” at the University of Lübeck is now available.

On May 7, 2026, Julia Schulze-Hentrich presented her lecture:

“Sex Differences in Astrocytes and Oligodendrocytes in the Context of Parkinson’s Disease”
 

Parkinson’s disease affects men more frequently than women, yet the biological mechanisms underlying these sex differences remain incompletely understood. In her talk, Julia Schulze-Hentrich explored how genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors may contribute to disease development and progression in a sex-specific manner.

Drawing on research conducted in collaboration with the DIGPD study group, she presented findings showing stronger associations between blood DNA methylation and Parkinson’s disease in females than in males. She also discussed her work on sex-specific changes in astrocytes and oligodendrocytes using transgenic animal models across different stages of the disease, providing valuable insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that may underlie sex-related differences in neurodegeneration.

About the Speaker

Julia Schulze-Hentrich has been Professor of Genetics and Epigenetics at Saarland University since 2023. Her research focuses on gene regulation and epigenetic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. For her contributions to the field, she has received several academic distinctions, including the Maria Gräfin von Linden Prize.

We invite you to watch the recording and learn more about current research on sex differences in Parkinson’s disease and their implications for understanding neurodegenerative disorders.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffd3WQbnKiI

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