Heinrich Jung

Prof. Dr. Heinrich Jung is a Professor of Microbiology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), leading the research group on Bacterial Physiology and Biochemistry. He holds multiple administrative roles, including Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Biology and Biological Safety Officer. His research focuses on microbial transport systems, bacterial metabolism, and protein structure-function relationships. Key interests include efflux systems in Pseudomonas putida, membrane transporter dynamics, and microbial cooperation mechanisms.

Education and Academic Background: Prof. Jung’s expertise stems from extensive research in microbial biochemistry and membrane biology. His work integrates biochemical, genetic, and structural approaches to study prokaryotic transport proteins. He also contributes to science education through initiatives like the "Biologie macht Schule PLUS" program.

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize efflux system roles in siderophore secretion, acetate metabolism regulation, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. He explores cooperative behaviors in microbial populations and structural features of transporters like PutP and CaiT. Articles highlight interdisciplinary methods, including protein purification and EPR spectroscopy.

• Scientific Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles focusing on microbial physiology, transport biology, and protein structure.
• Labs/Teams: Head of the AG H. Jung team at LMU’s Biocenter, collaborating with groups like AG K. Jung and AG T. Cordes.
• Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but sustained research funding evident via publication output.

His lab’s infrastructure supports structural biology studies and microbial genetics, with ongoing projects on bacterial response to environmental stressors and metabolic pathways.