Johannes Karges

Dr. Johannes Karges leads the Karges Group at the Ruhr-University Bochum within the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research focuses on Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry, developing metal complexes for biological/medical applications.

• Specializes in photodynamic therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy for cancer treatment
• Key collaborations include RESOLV Cluster of Excellence and international institutions

Recent publications highlight innovations in NIR photoactivation, albumin binding, and multimodal therapy using metal-based agents. His work addresses drug resistance and targeted delivery via DNA nanostructures.

Scientific Awards include the 2024 Paul Ehrlich Early Career Award and 2023 Life Sciences Bridge Award. The group actively mentors Bachelor/Master students and postdoctoral researchers.