Michael Thomas Wolfinger

Michael Thomas Wolfinger is affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science and the Research Group Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. His work focuses on RNA structure, bioinformatics, and virology. Notable research includes studies on RNA secondary structures in pathogens like Zika virus, flaviviruses, and mechanisms of RNA stability.

• Conducts research on viral RNA structures and their interactions with host proteins.
• Develops computational frameworks for genomic data analysis in viral lineage designation.

Recent projects include the Design of synthetic RNase-resistant RNA structures (2022–2025), funded by research grants. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Key collaborations involve institutions studying tick-borne flaviviruses and Aedes albopictus vectors. He has presented findings at multiple scientific conferences via poster presentations.