Area of Research and Research Activities
Anne Christin Meyer-Gerspach's research group focuses on nutritional physiology and nutritional medicine, specifically exploring the gastrointestinal physiology of satiety regulation, including the interaction between the gut and the brain. The research aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms contributing to the development of obesity and associated metabolic disorders, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus. The importance of Anne Christin Meyer-Gerspach's field of research is underscored by her extensive publication activity in renowned peer-reviewed journals and involvement in numerous national and international research collaborations. Additionally, she has successfully secured third-party funding from both public institutions and private foundations.
Numerous Master's and PhD students are involved in her projects and have successfully completed their work under the supervision of Anne Christin Meyer-Gerspach. She is also engaged in the area of public health, particularly in connection with excessive sugar consumption and the associated health effects. Anne Christin Meyer-Gerspach is regularly invited to speak on this topic and maintains close contact with the public media to educate the general public about sugar consumption, sugar substitutes, and the underlying mechanisms of obesity.