Susanne Gebhard

Prof. Dr. Susanne Gebhard is a Full Professor of Molecular Biotechnology at the Institute for Molecular Physiology, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz, Germany, since 2023. Her career spans international institutions, including postdoctoral work in New Zealand and the UK, and a permanent research and teaching position at the University of Bath. She focuses on bacterial physiology, particularly antibiotic resistance mechanisms and microbially induced calcite precipitation for sustainable biotechnology applications.

• Education: Abitur (1996), University Degree (2003), PhD in Microbiology (2006, University of Otago, New Zealand), Habilitation (2014)

Research Interests: Her work bridges two major themes:

• Antibiotic Resistance: Investigating how bacteria detect antibiotics and regulate resistance pathways, with implications for novel therapeutic strategies.
• Microbial Biomineralization: Exploring bacterial mineralization processes to reduce cement usage in construction, addressing CO₂ emissions through Solibacillus silvestris and related species.

Publications & Collaborations highlight her expertise in Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas, and Neisseria systems, alongside contributions to journals like Nature Communications, Cell Reports, and Environmental Microbiology. She frequently collaborates with labs in Oxford, Cologne, and Australia.

Scientific Engagement includes:

• Senior Editor for the Microbiology journal
• Deputy Spokesperson for the 'Regulation' specialist group of the Association for General and Applied Microbiology
• Active participation in international conferences and EMBO workshops

Lab & Leadership: She leads the Gebhard Lab at JGU Mainz, mentoring students and postdocs while emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Her hobbies include horseback riding, gardening, and exploring the intersection of science and sustainability.