Lisa Drees

Lisa Drees is a faculty member at the Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine within the Medical Faculty of the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). She serves in the Vice Dean's Office for Research, overseeing academic initiatives and research infrastructure across the institution. Her work spans multiple interdisciplinary research clusters including the Neuro-Immune Network Hamburg, Universitäres Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH), and cardiovascular research programs.

Her research portfolio emphasizes the intersection of neurological and immunological systems, with significant contributions to understanding neuroinflammatory mechanisms and immune-mediated disorders. She actively participates in doctoral education programs and habilitation processes, supporting early-career researchers through UKE's structured PhD frameworks. Her leadership extends to international research alliances and clinical-translational projects focused on improving diagnostic methodologies in laboratory medicine.

As part of UKE's research administration, Dr. Drees coordinates resources for the Neuroscience and C3i (Center for Inflammation, Infection and Immunity) research focuses. She maintains strong institutional connections with the Cardiovascular-Research-Center (CVRC) and Health Care Research & Public Health initiatives, facilitating cross-departmental collaborations that bridge basic science and clinical applications.