Richard Neher

Richard Neher is a research group leader at Biozentrum, University of Basel, focusing on the molecular evolution of rapidly adapting pathogens like influenza viruses, HIV, and bacteria. His work combines bioinformatics, population genetics, and statistical physics to develop algorithms for analyzing genomic data and predicting evolutionary trajectories.

• Key Research Areas: Virus evolution, phylogenetics, computational modeling of pathogen adaptation
• Projects: Predicting influenza evolution via phylogenetic trees, real-time viral genome analysis, HIV mutation dynamics
• Tools: Nextclade, TreeTime, PanGraph for genomic and epidemiological data analysis

His research has significant implications for vaccine design, public health strategies, and understanding the interplay between pathogens and host immunity. He actively contributes to open-data initiatives and surveillance platforms, emphasizing the importance of real-time pathogen tracking.