Mikhail Matrosovich

Dr. Mikhail Matrosovich is a researcher at the Institute of Virology, Philipps University in Marburg, Germany. His work focuses on molecular mechanisms of influenza virus infection, particularly the functional characteristics of viral surface proteins and their role in interspecies transmission.

His primary research interests include:

• Structure-function relationships of influenza hemagglutinins and neuraminidases
• Viral adaptation mechanisms enabling cross-species transmission
• Pathogenesis studies using human respiratory epithelial cultures
• Reverse genetics approaches to study viral evolution

The Institute operates Germany's high-containment BSL-4 facility, supporting research on highly pathogenic viruses including influenza, Ebola, and coronaviruses.