Thorben Cordes

Prof. Thorben Cordes is a University Professor and Head of the 'Physical and Synthetic Biology' research group at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich (LMU). His academic career includes roles as an Associate and Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen (NL), and postdoctoral research at LMU Munich and the University of Oxford (UK). He holds a PhD in Biophysics from LMU Munich (2005-2008) and a Diplom in Chemistry from TU Braunschweig (2000-2005).

Research focuses on developing novel optical techniques for studying biomolecular processes. Key areas include membrane transport mechanisms, fluorescent probe development, and advanced microscopy instrumentation. The lab employs single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and super-resolution imaging to investigate biological systems, with applications in drug resistance and live-cell imaging.

Labs/Teams: Leads the 'Physical and Synthetic Biology' group at LMU, collaborating on initiatives like the SFB 1309 (Chemical Biology of Epigenetic Modifications) and SFB 1371 (Microbiome Signatures). Future work emphasizes translating biophysical insights into medical and technological innovations.