Kathrin Adlkofer

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Adlkofer serves as Professor and Lecturer at the University of Lübeck's Institute for Entrepreneurship and Business Development while leading a department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Marine Biotechnology EMB. Her career uniquely bridges molecular biology research, biotech executive leadership, and elite sports achievement.

Her educational foundation includes molecular biology studies at Berlin, Harvard, and ETH Zurich, where she earned her doctorate. Early research focused on neuronal development during three years in San Diego.

Prof. Adlkofer's research interests center on entrepreneurship in life sciences, translating scientific innovation into business ventures. She specializes in applying elite sports discipline—honed through Olympic sailing and world championships—to startup leadership and business development strategies within health and biotechnology sectors.

Her industry trajectory includes pivotal roles at EVOTEC AG, MediGate GmbH, and NORGENTA, followed by founding Konzeptwerft Holding GmbH to merge sports and health consulting. Current work integrates Fraunhofer's marine biotechnology research with university-level entrepreneurship education.

As an advisor, she leverages extensive corporate experience to guide students in life science commercialization. Her department at Fraunhofer EMB drives applied marine biotechnology research, while Konzeptwerft facilitates health/sports industry investments.