Ines’ research explores one of nature’s most fascinating abilities: the axolotl’s almost magical ability to regenerate entire tissues after injury. By uncovering what makes this extraordinary healing possible, and by comparing axolotls with organisms that lack such regenerative powers, she hopes to reveal the biological principles that govern successful tissue repair. One of the central reference points is the so-called p-rpS6 zone, a newly identified marker of wound healing processes, first described in Developmental Cell in 2023. These discoveries could one day change how we understand – and perhaps even improve – human healing. Ines is working on her project in the Tissue Damage Responses in Regeneration and Aging group, led by Dr. Mikołaj Ogrodnik.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Ines on receiving this prestigious fellowship and look forward to following the impact of her work in the years ahead.