In this episode of Key To My Research a Podcast by the excellence strategy at the University of Tübingen, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Professor Doctor Birgit Derntl, based at the University of Tübingen. Prof Derntl’s research focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Historically, mental health research has primarily focused on men, leading to significant gaps in understanding and treatment. Join us as we explore why individualized treatment is crucial and how Derntl’s work is paving the way for more inclusive mental health care.

About Prof. Derntl: She is a leading researcher at the University of Tübingen, focusing on womens mental health and brain function. Her work aims to close the gender gap in mental health research and promote individualized treatment for everyone.

Links:

About Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1610

Publication on the topic of postpartum depression:

Hahn et al. 2021 Translational Psychiatry, 11, 121.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33574229/

Sacher et al. 2020 Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 59, 100859.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32771399/

Study on premenstrual dysphoric depression (PMDD):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37171547/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36997451/

Publication on the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36449413/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en

Excellence strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy