Judith Keller

Judith Keller is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology. She works within the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology's Neuroendocrinology research group under Prof. Dr. Esther Diekhof. Her research focuses on the interplay between behavioral immune responses and physiological immune activation, particularly examining how disgust stimuli and perceived contagion risks influence mucosal immunity (sIgA) and neuroimmune mechanisms.

Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in neuroendocrinology, mucosal immunology, and behavioral responses to contagion cues. Studies include investigating virtual reality's impact on immune responses, hormonal influences on immune parameters, and social cognitive mechanisms in humans and canines. Collaborative work with Esther Diekhof spans multiple high-impact journals in immunology and behavioral sciences.