Alexandra Trkola

Alexandra Trkola, Professor and Head of the Trkola Research Group, is a leading academic in virology and molecular biology. Her group investigates viral infection mechanisms, focusing on viral entry into cells, neutralizing antibodies, and vaccine development. Based in a Swiss academic institution (phone: +41 44 63 42653), she leads a multidisciplinary team employing structural biology, virology, and immunological techniques.

Her research emphasizes understanding the structural-functional dynamics of viral envelope proteins and their interactions with host receptors, aiming to advance therapeutic interventions and antiviral strategies. Current projects involve interdisciplinary approaches to dissect neutralization mechanisms and develop preventive treatments.

Fields of Interest:
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Structural Biology
• Vaccine Development
• Immunology

Doctoral & Master's Students:
• Dario Burri
• Lisanne Hubregtse
• Isabella Aigner
• Laura Summermatter
• Anna-Madeleine Meier