Marco Fritzsche

Marco Fritzsche is a Professor of Biophysical Immunology at the University of Oxford. He serves as the Scientific Director of the Oxford-ZEISS Centre of Excellence and leads the Biophysical Immunology Laboratory (www.bpi-oxford.com), which operates at the intersection of biophysics and immunology.

• BSc in Mathematics (2003–2006), University of Saarbrücken
• BSc in Physics (2003–2006), University of Saarbrücken
• MSc in Theoretical Physics (2006–2008), University of Saarbrücken
• PhD in Experimental Physics and Biology (2008–2012), University College London

His research focuses on biophysical and mechanobiological mechanisms governing immune responses in health and disease. The BPI Laboratory develops advanced microscopy technologies to study these processes, integrating theoretical physics with experimental immunology.

Recent publications highlight his work in quantitative imaging of biomolecular organization, traction force microscopy for immune cell dynamics, and trans-synaptic vesicle analysis in T-cell interactions. His studies bridge disciplines like biophysics, immunology, and cell mechanics.

• Rosalind Franklin Kennedy Trust Research Fellow

The BPI Laboratory collaborates with institutions such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm and the Rosalind Franklin Institute. His roles include leadership in the Oxford-ZEISS Centre of Excellence and contributions to cutting-edge immunology research.