Gijs Versteeg

Gijs Versteeg is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Microbiology, Immunobiology and Genetics. His research focuses on molecular immunobiology, protein quality control, and ubiquitin-mediated regulation of immune signaling pathways. He leads a research group at the Max Perutz Labs Vienna, investigating mechanisms like RNA processing in interferon signaling and TRIM protein functions in DNA repair.

• Current teaching includes courses in Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology and Advanced Scientific Practice
• 2025 research highlights: ERH protein's role in JAK2 mRNA regulation and TRIM52's impact on cellular fitness

His work bridges basic molecular biology with biomedical implications, particularly in proteostasis disorders and systemic Candida infections. The lab contributes to understanding innate immune regulation and stress response pathways through high-impact publications in journals like Cell Reports and Nucleic Acids Research.

Scientific contributions include mechanistic insights into ubiquitin enzyme systems, TRIM protein families, and ER stress responses. His team collaborates within the Vienna BioCenter's core facilities and participates in international networks like Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP).