Ulrike Seifert

Prof. Dr. med. Ulrike Seifert is a faculty member at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Greifswald, with dual specialization in Biochemistry and Hygiene/Environmental Medicine. Her research focuses on immunoproteasomes, antigen processing, and virology, particularly in the context of SARS-CoV-2 and hepatitis C virus infections.

• Education/Training: Dr. med. (medical doctorate), Univ.-Prof. (University Professor)

Her recent work explores the role of proteasome systems in immune evasion and therapeutic targeting. Publications from 2025–2021 span MHC class I epitope generation, interferon-induced proteasome remodeling, and multidrug-resistant organism dynamics. She collaborates with researchers in hematology, oncology, and clinical microbiology, with a strong emphasis on translational research linking basic science to clinical applications.

Key trends in her publications include:

• Proteasome modulation in melanoma and leukemia
• Role of immunoproteasome in viral infections and autoimmune diseases
• Investigations into environmental pathogen transmission (e.g., surface resilience, glove use, and SARS-CoV-2)

Her team at the Institute of Biochemistry integrates biochemical assays with bioinformatics (e.g., DiscovEpi tool) to advance understanding of immune pathways and pathogen interactions.