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Prof. Dr. Wiebke Hansen is a faculty member and Head of the Molecular Infection Immunology Working Group at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen. Her research is part of the ZMB (Centre for Medical Biotechnology) and falls under the Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Transplantation research program. She leads a dynamic research team focused on understanding immune regulation during infections and inflammatory diseases.
Research Interests: Her work centers on the molecular mechanisms controlling immune responses, particularly the balance between effector and regulatory T cells. Key areas include T cell signaling via molecules like Neuropilin-1 and the sphingolipid pathway, immune regulation in malaria, inflammatory bowel disease, Graves' orbitopathy, and cancer immunology. Her group investigates how these pathways can be targeted therapeutically.
Recent Research Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on regulatory T cells, sphingolipid metabolism, mucosal immunity, and infection models (especially malaria and colitis). Her work integrates molecular immunology with translational models, often exploring how immune pathways influence disease outcomes in cancer, autoimmunity, and infection. There is a clear trend toward understanding immunomodulatory drugs and signaling pathways for therapeutic intervention.
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Advising and Grants: Prof. Hansen actively supervises doctoral students, including Nadine Gausmann and Vincent Matteo Menkel. Her research is supported by multiple DFG-funded programs, including GRK1949, FOR2879 (Immunostroke), GRK2989, and individual DFG research grants, indicating sustained competitive funding.
Labs and Teams: She leads the Molecular Infection Immunology group at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Essen. Her team includes scientific associates (Dr. Matthias Hose, Dr. Anne Ninnemann, Dr. Julia Falkenstein), doctoral students, and technical staff, working collaboratively on projects related to infection immunology and immune regulation.
