Gefion Franke

Dr. Gefion Franke is a medical specialist in Microbiology, Virology, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, contributing to interdisciplinary research and clinical diagnostics. Her work focuses on hospital hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, and infection control strategies.

Research Interests

• Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) surveillance in healthcare settings
• Efficacy of disinfection methods (UV-C, ozone, manual wipes)
• Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in pathogens like vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
• Environmental microbiology of hospital wastewater and airborne pathogens

Recent Work Trends Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize practical solutions for infection prevention, including evaluating novel disinfection technologies and analyzing microbial persistence in hospital environments. Her work bridges clinical practice and epidemiological research, addressing global challenges like antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Advising & Grants No formal advisee records found. Collaborates on institutional projects related to hospital hygiene and antimicrobial resistance surveillance. Active in multidisciplinary teams within the Faculty of Medicine.

Labs/Teams Part of the Institute's clinical microbiology and virology research groups, contributing to diagnostic workflows and contamination studies in healthcare facilities.