Farnusch Kaschani

Dr. Farnusch Kaschani is a researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen, affiliated with the Center of Medical Biotechnology (ZMB) and the Faculty of Biology. He leads the Analytics Core Facility Essen (ACE), a central proteomics facility offering state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based services for academic and industrial users. His work spans enzyme discovery, proteomics, and chemical biology, with a focus on understanding microbial systems, plant immunity, and protein dynamics.

Research Interests: Proteomics, enzyme characterization, activity-based protein profiling, plant-pathogen interactions, and biocatalyst discovery. His lab develops innovative methods for analyzing protein activities and functions in complex biological systems.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on archaeal metabolism, plant defense mechanisms, and protease inhibitors. Research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, microbiology, and plant biology to uncover functional proteins and pathways.

Labs/Teams: Directs the ACE facility, which serves as a hub for collaborative projects in proteomics and chemical biology. Engages in international collaborations on enzyme discovery, drug development, and systems biology.