Sebastian Zimmer

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Zimmer holds a professorship at the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Department of Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II at the University Hospital Bonn. He serves on the Steering Committee of the Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA) Life and Health, focusing on cardiovascular research.

His research investigates danger signaling pathways in cardiovascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis and aortic disease. Key contributions include studies on macrophage reprogramming in atherosclerosis regression and the development of disease models for aortic valve stenosis.

Notable publications include work on cyclodextrin therapy (2016), murine aortic valve models (2019), and endothelial TLR3 signaling (2011). His research bridges immunology, vascular biology, and translational medicine.