Susanne Pfefferle

Susanne Pfefferle is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). She specializes in virology, molecular diagnostics, and infectious disease research, with a focus on emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and monkeypox virus. Her work includes developing diagnostic assays, studying viral pathogenesis, and investigating immune responses in immunocompromised patients.

Publications highlight her contributions to understanding viral tropism (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 in ocular tissues), evaluating antiviral therapies (tecovirimat for mpox), and analyzing epidemiological trends in vulnerable populations (homeless individuals). Her research bridges clinical and molecular aspects of infectious diseases, emphasizing translational applications in diagnostics and public health.

Key Research Interests: Virology, molecular diagnostics, emerging infectious diseases, SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, and immune responses.