Institute for Molecular Sport- and Rehabilitation Medicine
Director // Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Josef Niebauer MBA
The institute's research laboratory focuses on using molecular biology methods at the intersection of sports and rehabilitation medicine to better understand the mechanistic processes of physical training, thereby enabling more targeted training applications.
Training mechanisms for heart and lung diseases are being advanced to improve the understanding of individualized training approaches.
A special focus is placed on studying the return to skiing for patients with a cardiovascular risk profile. Additionally, as part of an EU-funded multicenter study, the institute is analyzing the effects of physical training on sleep behavior and circadian rhythms in shift workers. This investigation is conducted due to the increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases associated with shift work.
The research laboratory primarily applies molecular biology methods in the field of sports and rehabilitation medicine. The focus is on understanding the internal cellular processes that occur in response to external stimuli. This includes a detailed analysis of the structure, function, and presence of DNA (genetic information), RNA (the information carrier for protein synthesis), and proteins (the regulators of cell functions).
Location
The laboratory is located on the premises of the University Hospital Salzburg at Müllner Hauptstraße 48.
The following techniques are established in our laboratory:
- DNA/RNA isolation
- Quantitative and qualitative nucleic acid analysis
- Quantitative real-time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
- ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
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