Gerhard Braus

Gerhard Braus is a Professor of Microbiology and Genetics at the University of Göttingen, leading the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Genetics. His research focuses on fungal developmental biology, protein turnover, and pathogenic mechanisms.

Education:

• 1983: Diploma in Biology, Albert-Ludwig University, Freiburg
• 1987: Dr.sc.nat., ETH Zurich
• 1991: Habilitation in Microbiology, ETH Zurich

Research Interests:

• Coordination of fungal development with secondary metabolism via light
• Role of Nedd8 and COP9 signalosome in protein turnover
• Molecular control of fungal adhesion and biofilm formation
• Fungal models for Parkinson's disease and human/plant pathogens

Publications Trends: Braus' recent work emphasizes fungal developmental pathways, ubiquitin-like systems, and pathogenic mechanisms in Aspergillus and Verticillium species. Studies often combine molecular genetics with biochemical approaches to uncover regulatory networks.

Affiliations:

• Molecular Biology (IMPRS)
• Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics (GZMB)
• International Research Training Group 2172 - PRoTECT

Laboratory: The Braus lab is located at Grisebachstrasse 8, Göttingen, with a dedicated webpage at http://www.uni-goettingen.de/molmibio.