Holger Rohde

Prof. Dr. med. Holger Rohde is a Senior Physician and Head of Research Group at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, University of Hamburg. His primary affiliation is with the Faculty of Medicine, where he leads research on bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical diagnostics. His work integrates microbiology, virology, and translational research, with a focus on improving diagnostic methods for infections and understanding resistance mechanisms.

Education and professional background details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his senior academic and clinical roles suggest extensive training in medicine and microbiology. His research group focuses on biofilm-associated infections, bacterial virulence factors, and the development of novel diagnostic tools. Key areas of study include Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms, antibiotic resistance mechanisms in pathogens like Klebsiella pneumoniae, and rapid molecular diagnostics for bloodstream infections.

Rohde's research emphasizes translational applications, such as evaluating new antimicrobial agents (e.g., cefiderocol) and diagnostic platforms (e.g., Biofire FilmArray panels). He collaborates on projects addressing global health challenges, such as HIV co-infections in Ghana and emerging pathogens like Vibrio species. His work also explores host-pathogen interactions, including immune responses to Staphylococcus aureus and the role of iron acquisition in biofilm formation.

His articles highlight advancements in drug development (e.g., metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors) and clinical microbiology. He holds leadership roles in professional organizations, including the ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms and the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology's microbial pathogenicity subgroup.