Ph.D. Theses

Early detection of zoonotic diseases is essential in preventing the consequences of outbreaks and reemergence occurrences. Brucellosis is endemic in several countries and has re-emerged with a high prevalence rate in different locations, affecting livestock and public health sectors. [...]

The study of brain development and degeneration is frequently observed in the scope of in vivo studies. However, newly developed in vitro models offer better precision and specificity in the investigation of neuronal networks. [...]

Transdiagnostic research in psychiatry indicates substantial commonalities between mental disorders.The high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity has been attributed to shared etiologies and overlappingalterations in brain structure and function. Yet, it remains unclear whether overlapping brain alterationsarise from shared constraints imposed by underlying neurobiology. [...]

Styrene is an important building block for polymers and that is found in a broad spectrum of products that are omnipresent in our modern society, including consumer electronics, toys, packaging material, and car tires. However, the production of styrene is currently solely based on the petrochemical industry, which does not represent a viable long-term strategy due to the limited abundance of fossil resources. [...]