Konrad Peukert

Dr. med. Konrad Peukert is a physician-scientist at the University of Bonn’s Medical Faculty, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. He specializes in critical care medicine, focusing on immunological and metabolic mechanisms in critically ill patients, particularly acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). His work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing personalized therapies through ARDS subphenotyping.

Education: Medical degree from Hannover Medical School. Joined University Hospital Bonn in 2015 for clinical and postdoctoral training.

Research Interests: Peukert’s research targets metabolic and immunological pathways in ARDS. Key projects include identifying ARDS subtypes, exploring beta-hydroxybutyrate’s role in T cell functionality (Nature, 2022), and cytokine inhibition strategies (Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2021). Current work investigates ARDS-related pulmonary fibrosis with the Bonn-Hannover-Zurich Study Group.

Awards: Fresenius Foundation Research Grant (DGAI), Research Award for Experimental Medicine (DIV).

Collaborations: Interdisciplinary team at the Bonn Center of Immunology and translational studies with clinical partners.