Anna Hafner

Dr. Anna Hafner is a Researcher at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD), affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and the Group Immunometabolism & Epigenetics in Systemic Immune Reactions. Her research focuses on immunology, metabolism, and cellular mechanisms in immune responses, particularly involving osteoclasts, macrophages, and infectious diseases. Key projects include studies on Gα signaling in bone metabolism and nucleic acid sensing in bacterial defense. Her work bridges immunometabolism and epigenetic regulation in systemic immune reactions. Publications highlight contributions to understanding clonal hematopoiesis in severe infections and high-throughput approaches to foam cell formation. She collaborates with international teams and contributes to translational research aimed at improving clinical outcomes in immunological disorders.