Tim Kacprowski

Summary

Prof. Tim Kacprowski is a Professor and Head of Data Science in Biomedicine at the Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics (PLRI), jointly affiliated with TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School. His research focuses on integrating computational methods with biomedical challenges, particularly in network medicine, federated learning, and alternative splicing analysis. Key projects include the development of the NeDRex platform for drug repurposing and the FeatureCloud framework for privacy-preserving federated learning in healthcare.

Research Interests

His work spans multiple domains:

• Network Medicine: Leveraging molecular networks for disease module identification and drug discovery.
• Data Science: Advanced analytics for biomedical data, including ECG monitoring, microbiome studies, and flow cytometry.
• Federated Learning: Developing decentralized AI systems to protect patient data while enabling collaborative research.
• Alternative Splicing: Investigating splicing patterns in diseases like cancer and kidney disorders.

Publications Trends

Recent publications emphasize tools for drug repurposing (NeDRex-Web), ethical AI in clinical decision-making, and microbiome dynamics in chronic diseases. His work bridges computational methods with clinical applications, addressing challenges in precision medicine and healthcare technology.

Labs & Collaborations

As head of the Data Science group at PLRI, he leads interdisciplinary teams advancing biomedical informatics. Collaborations span institutions in Germany and internationally, focusing on translational research and AI-driven healthcare solutions.