Andreas Karner

Andreas Karner is an Assistant Professor at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Medical Engineering department. He specializes in biomaterials, nanotechnology, and immunology, with research focusing on lipoprotein particles, force sensing, and T-cell antigen interactions. His work bridges biomedical engineering and molecular biology, addressing challenges in medical diagnostics and cellular mechanisms.

Key research projects include investigating IgG oligomerization effects on immune responses (FcRClu project), developing diagnostic platforms for biomarkers, and studying cholesterol exchange mechanisms between lipoproteins and cell membranes. His interdisciplinary approach integrates virology (e.g., influenza virus glycan specificity) and protein engineering (e.g., MHC class I dynamics).

• Education: BSc, DI (Diplom-Ingenieur), and Dr. degrees in relevant fields (details not explicitly provided).
• Grants/Projects:
  • FcRClu: Elucidation of IgG oligomer mediated Fc receptor clustering (Co-Investigator, 2020–2025)
  • Plattform für die Diagnostik von Biomarkern (Co-Investigator, 2017–2020)
  • Transfer of miRNA from HDL particles to cells (Co-Investigator, 2016–2019)

Active in conferences like the Linz Winter Workshop and International Scanning Probe Microscopy, Dr. Karner collaborates internationally on topics like DNA origami and force sensing technologies. His lab focuses on translating fundamental research into applied medical engineering solutions.