Stephanie Grond

Stephanie Grond is a Professor of Organic Chemistry and Natural Product Research at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Her research focuses on microbial secondary metabolites, particularly from Aspergillus and Streptomyces species, aiming to expand chemical diversity through genetic and biochemical approaches. She leads a multidisciplinary research group with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff.

• Research Expertise: Secondary metabolism regulation, bioactive metabolite discovery, mass spectrometry innovations
• Teaching: Offers courses in biochemistry, biopolymers, and synthetic chemistry for chemistry and medical students

Her recent publications emphasize genome mining for novel antimicrobials, ionophore mechanisms, and advanced analytical techniques. She received the Humboldt-Stiftung JAGFOS award (2011) and co-chairs international scientific symposia.

Labs & Collaborations: Develops novel mass spectrometry ion sources for in-situ metabolite analysis. Key collaborations include interdisciplinary projects with microbiologists and geneticists.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Humboldt-Stiftung JAGFOS (2011)
• PhD Students:
  • Mona L. Hoegner
  • Heiko Pfeffer
  • Rhena Decker