Erika Lisztes is a molecular biologist and a research fellow at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen. Her research focuses on the regenerative processes and physiological homeostasis of the skin. She believes that a profound understanding of cellular-level processes is crucial for the future development of more effective treatments for inflammatory skin diseases. She completed her studies at the University of Debrecen, graduating in 2009 and earning her PhD summa cum laude in 2020. Her main research areas include investigating the role of thermosensitive Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) ion channels in skin regeneration, as well as the in vitro modeling of atopic dermatitis (eczema) and gaining a deeper understanding of its pathomechanism. Her commitment to scientific excellence has been recognized in recent years with several prestigious national scholarships and research grants. Previously, she conducted her research with the support of the OTKA Postdoctoral Excellence Programme and the University Research Fellowship Programme (EKÖP). In 2025, she was awarded the Bolyai János Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) and the NKFIH Starting Grant. Building on these significant grants and her past achievements, she is currently working on establishing and launching her own newly forming research group. For her, science is not only about research but also about passing on knowledge. She regularly gives lectures and seminars to students. Furthermore, she considers talent management and the education of the next generation of scientists to be of paramount importance through the mentoring of undergraduate (TDK) and PhD students, who are also vital pillars of her emerging research group. She is an active member of the Hungarian Physiological Society, the Hungarian Dermatological Society, and the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR). As a mother of three, she places a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Through her experience, she aims to set an example and provide support to young colleagues who are building a scientific career alongside raising a family.
