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Dr. Tino Köster is a researcher at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Biology specializing in RNA Biology and Molecular Physiology. He maintains dual office locations (UHG W6-111 and UHG W6-250) with dedicated phone lines, indicating active research status. His institutional affiliations include the RNA Biology and Molecular Physiology department, BiSEd members of the Faculty of Biology, and the Equal Opportunities Commission.
Dr. Köster's research focuses on RNA-protein interactions in plants, particularly Arabidopsis thaliana, with expertise in RNA-binding proteins, alternative splicing mechanisms, and post-transcriptional regulation. His work employs cutting-edge methodologies including iCLIP (individual-nucleotide-resolution UV cross-linking and immunoprecipitation) to map protein-RNA interactions genome-wide. Key research themes include m6A methylation, circadian regulation of RNA-binding proteins, stress response mechanisms, and development of novel techniques for RNA interactome analysis.
His publication record from 2021-2025 reveals consistent output in high-impact areas of plant molecular biology, demonstrating expertise in both fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation and advanced methodological approaches. The publications show particular strength in understanding how RNA-binding proteins like AtGRP7 and AtGRP8 regulate target mRNAs, how alternative splicing is modulated during stress responses, and how epigenetic modifications like m6A methylation direct mRNA fate in plants.
- RNA-Binding Proteins and their targets in plants
- Alternative splicing mechanisms and regulation
- m6A methylation and epigenetic regulation
- Circadian rhythms in plant gene expression
- Plant stress responses at the molecular level
- Advanced methodologies for RNA-protein interaction studies
Dr. Köster actively contributes to academic service through his participation in the Equal Opportunities Commission, demonstrating commitment to institutional development alongside research excellence. His methodological expertise positions him as a specialist in RNA-protein interaction studies within the plant biology community.
