Jacob Nattermann

Prof. Jacob Nattermann is a clinical scientist affiliated with the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn, working at the intersection of basic immunology and clinical research. He holds a professorial position at the Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Universitätsklinikum Bonn. His research focuses on the immunology of natural killer (NK) cells and innate lymphoid cells (ILC), particularly their roles in viral infections, hereditary gastrointestinal tumor syndromes, and liver fibrosis. He leads translational studies aimed at improving clinical surveillance strategies for hereditary gastrointestinal disorders.

He is part of the Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA) 'Life and Health' at the University of Bonn, emphasizing collaborative, cross-disciplinary approaches. His recent work includes contributions to understanding immune responses in severe COVID-19 through single-cell RNA sequencing and systems immunology.

Prof. Nattermann’s research has been published in high-impact journals like Cell, Immunity, and Cell Reports. He collaborates with national and international networks, such as the Deutsche COVID-19 OMICS Initiative (DeCOI), and his work bridges laboratory findings to clinical applications.