Nicole Fischer

Nicole Fischer is a Professor and Director at the Institute of Molecular Virology and Tumor Virology, University of Hamburg. Her work spans virology, medical microbiology, and tumor virology.

• Key research areas:
  • Viral oncogenesis (especially Merkel Cell Polyomavirus)
  • Immune evasion mechanisms
  • High-throughput diagnostic assays
  • Metagenomic sequencing applications

Publications focus on viral integration patterns, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Notable contributions include:

• 2025: Histo-blood group antigens in rotavirus entry
• 2024: RSV fusion inhibitors and mpox complications
• 2023: Merkel cell carcinoma angiogenesis
• 2022: SARS-CoV-2 liver tropism and immune evasion

Scientific memberships:

• Gesellschaft für Virologie (GfV)
• European Society for Virology (ESV)
• American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
• Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (DZIF)