Volker Theo Heussler
استاد · Malaria Parasitology
Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicineمعرفی
Professor Volker Theo Heussler is a faculty member at the University of Bern's Institute of Cell Biology, Switzerland, specializing in molecular mechanisms of malaria parasite-host interactions during liver-stage infection. His work bridges cell biology and infectious disease research with a focus on Plasmodium survival strategies.
Research interests include:
- Malaria Parasitology
- Liver-Stage Plasmodium Infection
- Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Programmed Cell Death
- Immune Evasion Mechanisms
- Hepatocyte-Parasite Signaling
His publication trends emphasize molecular parasitology and host cell manipulation, particularly in Plasmodium berghei exoerythrocytic forms. Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), his completed projects reveal consistent focus on parasite survival tactics and host signaling pathways.
Grant leadership includes:
- Principal investigator for DFG Priority Programme projects on Plasmodium survival strategies and host cell signaling
- Co-investigator for Collaborative Research Center projects on immune evasion during liver phase
His laboratory investigates molecular cross-talk between malaria parasites and hepatocytes, with ongoing implications for therapeutic intervention in early infection stages.
