Silke Peter

Prof. Silke Peter is an Adjunct Professor and Senior Physician at the University of Tübingen, leading the Molecular Diagnostics unit in the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene. She focuses on clinical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease diagnostics. Her research addresses challenges like colistin resistance in Enterobacter species and hospital-acquired infections through molecular and genomic approaches. Key contributions include studies on Gram-negative bloodstream infections and optimization of diagnostic methods in Vietnam. Her work emphasizes translational research to improve infection control and antibiotic efficacy. Collaborations span international networks like the DZIF R-Net Study Group and the Deutsche COVID-19 OMICS Initiative (DeCOI).