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Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Georg Kräusslich is a leading virologist and academic leader at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg. He serves as Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases (formerly Hygiene-Institute) and Center Spokesperson for Infectious Diseases. His career spans roles as Full Professor, Executive Director of the Heinrich-Pette-Institute, and Chair of the Scientific Council of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and member of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences.
- Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg | Medical Faculty
- Department of Infectious Diseases
- German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
Research Focus: Virology and infectious diseases, particularly HIV and hepatitis C virus pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms of viral replication, and antiviral therapies. His work integrates systems biology and membrane dynamics, supported by DFG and BMBF grants.
Scientific Awards:
- Johann Gregor Mendel Medal (2018)
- Gold Medal of Charles University (2018)
- Heinz Ansmann Award (2009)
- Ordre du Merit of Burkina Faso (2009)
- Heidelberg Academy of Sciences member (2008)
- Faculty Medal, Heidelberg University (2007)
Leadership Roles: Chairman of the DZIF Executive Board (since 2019), Vice-Dean for Research (Heidelberg Medical Faculty), and coordinator of DFG-funded programs including SFB1129 and the Excellence Cluster "Cellular Networks."
