معرفی
Stefanie Ranf-Zipproth is a Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of plant immunity, particularly pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), signal transduction, and plant-microbe interactions.
- University: University of Fribourg
- Faculty: Faculty of Science and Medicine
- Department: Department of Biology
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: stefanie.ranf-zipproth@unifr.ch
Research Interests: Stefanie Ranf-Zipproth investigates the molecular basis of plant innate immunity, with emphasis on:
- Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs)
- Signal transduction mechanisms, including phosphorylation and calcium signaling
- Receptor-like kinase (RLK) activation and regulation
- Role of sphingolipids and glycosylation in immune responses
- Cross-family transfer of immune receptors for crop protection
- Interaction between plant immune systems and bacterial metabolites
Publication Trends: Her recent work explores the application of pattern recognition receptors across plant species, molecular signaling pathways in Arabidopsis, and the role of lipid modifications in immune activation. Key themes include plant defense against bacterial and fungal pathogens, receptor complex dynamics, and translational applications for sustainable agriculture.
Grant Funding: Currently leading a research project on "Molecular mechanisms of early LORE immune signaling" (2022-2026), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). This project investigates SD-RLK signaling mechanisms using advanced biochemical, genetic, and computational approaches.
