Klaus Ruckdeschel

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Ruckdeschel is a Research Fellow and Head of Research Group at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hamburg. His research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Yersinia species, and host-pathogen interactions involving cellular pathways like autophagy and immune signaling. He holds a medical specialization in Microbiology, Virology, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology. His work bridges microbiology, immunology, and cell biology, with notable contributions to understanding Yersinia's manipulation of host cellular processes.

• Affiliations: UKE, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine (University of Hamburg)
• Education: Medical degree (Dr. med.) and postdoctoral specialization in microbiology.
• Research Interests: Bacterial virulence mechanisms, autophagy, innate immunity, host-pathogen interactions, and molecular signaling in infection.

Publications highlight his work on Yersinia-induced autophagy, epigenetic modulation in macrophages, and regulatory pathways controlling cell death. His lab investigates how pathogens exploit cellular processes to survive and replicate within host cells, with implications for vaccine development and antimicrobial strategies.

Labs/Teams: Leads a research group within the Institute, collaborating on projects funded by DFG and EU initiatives.