Andreas Hensel

Prof. Dr. Andreas Hensel is a full professor at the University of Münster’s Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry. His research focuses on glycobiology, natural product chemistry, and ethnopharmacology. He leads the Glycopharmacy research group, investigating carbohydrate-based drugs targeting infections and tissue repair. His lab develops antiadhesive polysaccharides to combat pathogens like Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni.

Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic position implies a PhD and postdoctoral training in pharmacy or related fields. His work spans phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial mechanisms, and drug delivery systems.

Research interests include plant-derived antiadhesives, glycocalyx interactions, and nutraceutical development. His recent articles emphasize anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents, cranberry extracts, and UTI therapies. He advises over 50 doctoral students, many focused on herbal medicine and pathogen inhibition.

Labs/teams: Director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, leading collaborations in glycoscience and ethnopharmacology. Methods include cell culture, FACS, and advanced chromatography.