Jan Rupp

Prof. Dr. Jan Rupp is a faculty member at the Universität zu Lübeck, where he serves as Coordinator of the DZIF Academy and Deputy Coordinator for Healthcare-Associated Infections. His work is based at the intersection of clinical research and public health, with a focus on multidrug-resistant organisms and infection prevention in hospital settings. He leads and participates in several multi-center research initiatives across Germany.

His research interests center on healthcare-associated infections, particularly those caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Key areas include surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and the epidemiology of pathogens such as vancomycin-resistant enterococci and pneumococci in high-risk populations like surgical and dialysis patients. His work integrates infection control strategies, antimicrobial stewardship, and vaccine efficacy.

The research projects associated with Prof. Rupp, including TIARA, R-Net, BLOOMY-PREDICT, and AEGON, reflect a strong emphasis on observational and interventional clinical studies. These projects involve collaboration among leading German university hospitals and aim to improve surveillance, prevention, and treatment of resistant infections. While no specific publications are listed, the thematic consistency across projects indicates a focused research trajectory in clinical infectious diseases and epidemiology.

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Prof. Rupp is actively involved in national research networks and leads key infrastructure initiatives such as the DZIF Academy and Clinical Trial Unit. Although no formal advisees are listed, his leadership roles suggest mentorship and training responsibilities within the DZIF network. He is engaged in shaping future research through large-scale collaborative studies on antimicrobial resistance and infection control.

He is affiliated with research teams across multiple DZIF partner sites, including Hamburg, Lübeck, Borstel, and Riems, indicating a broad collaborative network in the field of infectious diseases.