Waldemar Kolanus

Prof. Waldemar Kolanus leads the Molecular Immunology and Cell Biology department at the University of Bonn's Life & Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES). His research bridges immunoregulation, stem cell dynamics, and metabolic stress responses in immune cells.

• Unit 2 member at LIMES
• Principal investigator in SFB 704 and ImmunoSensation Cluster
• Leads a multidisciplinary lab with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff

His work focuses on intracellular signaling pathways connecting immune activation to tissue homeostasis, particularly through:

• Cytohesin proteins in integrin-mediated adhesion and migration
• TRIM71 in stem cell regulation and congenital hydrocephalus
• High-salt environments affecting macrophage function

Publication trends show expertise in immune cell migration, genetic models, and chemical inhibition, with frequent use of mice and zebrafish for in vivo studies. Key articles explore:

• TRIM71's dual role in auditory development and germ cell maintenance
• Cytohesin family's Golgi regulation and insulin signaling
• Ruxolitinib's off-target migration inhibition of dendritic cells

Contact details:

• Address: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Straße 31, Bonn
• Email: kolanus.sekretariat@uni-bonn.de
• Phone: +49 228 73-62788