Toni L. Meister

Toni L. Meister is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infection Research and Vaccine Development. She holds a Dr. rer. nat. and M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences. Her work focuses on virology, infectious diseases, and antiviral strategies, with key contributions to SARS-CoV-2, hepatitis E virus (HEV), and monkeypox virus research. She investigates viral inactivation mechanisms in household products, disinfectants, and environmental surfaces.

Research interests include viral persistence, host-pathogen interactions, and public health applications. Notable achievements include the Best-Season Paper Award from the German Virology Society (GfV).

• Education: Dr. rer. nat., M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
• Affiliations: Center for Internal Medicine, Infection Research and Vaccine Development
• Key Projects: HEV wastewater surveillance, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy in renal patients, viral stability on surfaces