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Prof. Dr. Meike J. Saul is a Professor and Head of the Scientific Working Group at the II. Medical Clinic and Polyclinic, part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hamburg. Her primary affiliation is with the Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf (UKE) , where she leads research focused on oncology and extracellular vesicles. Her work bridges fundamental research with clinical applications, particularly in biomarker development and cancer biology. Research Interests: Dr. Saul’s expertise centers on extracellular vesicles (e.g., their role in cancer diagnostics and therapy), microRNA regulation in tumor environments, and biosignature discovery for diseases like glioblastoma and rheumatoid arthritis. Her group investigates how miRNAs modulate inflammatory pathways and tumor microenvironments. Key Achievements: Authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including guidelines for extracellular vesicle research (MISEV2023). Awards: Dr. Hans Messer-Foundation Award (2021), Athene Young Investigator Award (2018). Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team within the Center for Oncology, collaborating with international networks like the European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS).

• Oncology
• Cancer Biology
• Extracellular Vesicles
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Laura Berneking is a Research Fellow at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene. Her work focuses on bacterial and viral pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and immune modulation in infectious diseases. She contributes to clinical diagnostics and translational research, particularly in bloodstream infections, device-related infections, and complications following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Her research interests include Yersinia species' virulence strategies, the role of bacterial effectors in host immune suppression, and the molecular basis of antibiotic resistance. She has pioneered studies on Vibrio infections linked to environmental factors and evaluated novel diagnostic assays for rapid pathogen detection. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes in infection control and patient care. Key projects include analyzing Staphylococcus condimenti genomic characterization, cefiderocol resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and HHV-6 integration post-stem cell transplantation. She collaborates with international teams on antibiotic development (e.g., rifamycin derivatives) and has published extensively in high-impact journals like PLoS Pathogens , European Journal of Cell Biology , and International Journal of Infectious Diseases . Laura Berneking holds memberships in the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie and the Berufsverband der Ärzte für Mikrobiologie und Infektionsepidemiologie. She is based at the UKE Campus Forschung II in Hamburg, contributing to both laboratory research and clinical diagnostic workflows.

• Medical Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Ruckdeschel is a Research Fellow and Head of Research Group at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hamburg. His research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Yersinia species, and host-pathogen interactions involving cellular pathways like autophagy and immune signaling. He holds a medical specialization in Microbiology, Virology, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology. His work bridges microbiology, immunology, and cell biology, with notable contributions to understanding Yersinia's manipulation of host cellular processes. Affiliations: UKE, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine (University of Hamburg) Education: Medical degree (Dr. med.) and postdoctoral specialization in microbiology. Research Interests: Bacterial virulence mechanisms, autophagy, innate immunity, host-pathogen interactions, and molecular signaling in infection. Publications highlight his work on Yersinia-induced autophagy, epigenetic modulation in macrophages, and regulatory pathways controlling cell death. His lab investigates how pathogens exploit cellular processes to survive and replicate within host cells, with implications for vaccine development and antimicrobial strategies. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group within the Institute, collaborating on projects funded by DFG and EU initiatives.

• Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Immunology
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Marta Cristina Antonelli is a Senior Research Fellow at the Technische Universität München’s Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) and a Principal Investigator at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) in Argentina. She leads the Laboratory for Perinatal Programming of Neurodevelopment at the University of Buenos Aires’ Faculty of Medicine, focusing on prenatal stress’s lifelong impacts on neurodevelopment. Her research integrates rodent models with clinical studies to identify non-invasive biomarkers of prenatal stress exposure, particularly in cortisol, DNA methylation, and neurochemical pathways. Key collaborations include projects with the University of Washington, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and UCSD. Antonelli chairs the Argentine Society for Neuroscience and has earned accolades like the August-Wilhelm Scheer Visiting Professorship (2016). Education: PhD in Neurochemistry from University of Buenos Aires (1979). Research Themes: Epigenetics, dopamine/glutamate signaling, and substance use disorder vulnerabilities linked to prenatal stress. Grants: CONICET PIP 717/15 (2015–2017), FONCYT PICT 2469 (2015–2017).

• Prenatal Stress
• Neurodevelopment
• Epigenetics
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Johann von Felden is a Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Hamburg’s Medical School (Medizinische Fakultät). His primary affiliation is with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), where he leads research in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), immunotherapy, and biomarker development. His work focuses on improving patient outcomes through precision medicine, prognostic scoring systems (e.g., ALBI, Child-Pugh), and understanding molecular mechanisms in liver cancer progression. Research interests include the efficacy of systemic therapies like atezolizumab/bevacizumab, genetic and epigenetic drivers of HCC, and the role of cytokines, extracellular vesicles, and circulating tumor cells in disease monitoring. Collaborations span clinical trials, translational research, and genomic analyses to address treatment resistance and toxicity. Publications highlight innovations in biomarker discovery, such as unannotated small RNA clusters and metabolomic signatures, as well as optimizing treatment strategies for HCC patients with cirrhosis or autoimmune liver disease. His work emphasizes translating findings into clinical practice, including refining prognostic tools and identifying patients eligible for immunotherapy rechallenge or sequential treatments.

• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Immunotherapy in Oncology
• Liver Diseases
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Ulrike Gimsa is a faculty member at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) since 2006, where she leads the Psychophysiology working group. Concurrently, she holds a Professorship in Immunology at the University of Rostock since 2012. Her research bridges Immunology and Neurobiology , with a focus on stress-induced immunomodulation in farm and model animals. Education: M.Sc. in Biophysics (Humboldt University Berlin, 1991), Ph.D. in Cell Biology (1995), D.Sc. (habilitation) in Immunology (Charité Berlin, 2004), Venia Legendi in Immunology (University of Rostock, 2005). Her scientific work examines: Neuro-immune interactions in stress physiology Immunomodulation mechanisms in farm animals Impact of early-life stress on development Methodological advances in immunological and physiological analysis Comparative studies of stress responses across species Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding: Salivary biomarkers (cortisol, oxytocin) in farm animal stress assessment Microbiota-gut-brain axis in livestock welfare Maternal deprivation effects on neuroendocrine and immune systems Stressor impacts on fetal programming and postnatal behavior Immune-endocrine crosstalk in dairy cows and salmonids

• Stress-induced immunomodulation
• Immunology
• Neurobiology
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Dr. Lisa Shama is a Senior Scientist in Coastal Ecology at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), part of the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research. Her research focuses on organism adaptation to environmental change, particularly the evolutionary potential and thermal reaction norms of marine sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus). She investigates transgenerational plasticity, epigenetic variation, and the role of maternal and grandparental environmental effects on offspring traits in the context of climate change. Her work highlights how maternal effects and intergenerational influences shape growth, physiology, and gene expression in marine species under warming conditions. Dr. Shama is affiliated with the AWI Marine Station Helgoland and contributes to projects exploring coastal ecology and Arctic research initiatives. Her studies integrate field observations, experimental approaches, and molecular techniques to understand ecological and evolutionary responses to environmental pressures. Collaborations include contributions to EU-PolarNet and other international polar research networks. No specific awards or articles are explicitly listed in the provided text, though her research outputs are linked to data repositories like PANGAEA. She actively participates in data-sharing initiatives to support climate science and open-access research practices.

• Environmental Adaptation
• Climate Change Biology
• Evolutionary Ecology
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Robert J. Schmitz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and a Hans Fischer Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Institute for Advanced Study. His research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms driving phenotypic variation in plants, including DNA methylation, chromatin dynamics, and epigenetic inheritance. He earned his PhD in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and conducted postdoctoral work at the Salk Institute. His research aims to identify regulatory elements critical for crop improvement and understand spontaneous epialleles' molecular basis and heritability. Notable contributions include the discovery of epigenetic clocks in plants and the role of heterochromatin in epiallele formation. He has secured funding from NSF, DOE, and the United Soybean Board for projects on cis-regulatory elements and biofuel crop engineering. Awarded the Pew Biomedical Scholarship (2015–2019), UGA Foundation Professorship (2020), and ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2020), Schmitz serves as Senior Editor for The Plant Cell and Associate Editor for Current Protocols in Plant Biology . His work bridges epigenomics and evolutionary biology, advancing tools like single-cell ATAC-seq for regulatory landscape analysis. Education: PhD in Genetics (2007, UW-Madison), Postdoc at Salk Institute (2008–2012) Grants: NSF-funded projects on regulatory elements in legumes, NSF/DOE grants for plant epigenetics, and collaborative research on maize development. Labs/Teams: Schmitz Lab at UGA focuses on epigenetic variation and crop improvement, collaborating with TUM on epigenetic clocks and mutation dynamics.

• Epigenomics
• DNA Methylation
• Chromatin Biology
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Prof. Frank Johannes is an Assistant Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan. As a Rudolf Mößbauer Tenure Track Fellow at the TUM Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS), he leads research in population epigenetics and epigenomics, focusing on plant systems and their epigenetic responses to environmental stimuli. PhD in BioBehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University Marie Curie Fellow at the French Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) Post-doctoral research at CNRS (Paris) and University of Groningen (Netherlands) His work integrates bioinformatics, statistical genetics, and high-throughput molecular data to characterize epigenetic variation in plant populations. Key research areas include DNA methylation stability, transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, and the application of epigenetic mechanisms for agricultural improvement under climate change scenarios. Recent publications highlight advancements in DNA methylation profiling techniques, epigenetic clock modeling, chromatin interaction prediction via deep learning, and the role of methylation in plant stress adaptation. His group also develops computational tools for methylome analysis and explores epigenetic heterosis in hybrids. Wallenberg Academy Fellowship, 2015 Prof. Johannes collaborates within TUM-IAS and international research networks, focusing on the interplay between epigenetic variation, plant evolution, and sustainable crop development. His work bridges theoretical epigenetic modeling with applied agricultural solutions.

• Population Epigenetics
• Epigenomics
• Bioinformatics
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Jenny Tung is a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Biology at Duke University and Director of the Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. She holds a PhD from Duke University's Biology Department and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago's Department of Human Genetics. Her research focuses on the interplay between behavior, social structure, and genetic processes in nonhuman primates and social mammals, particularly exploring how social environments influence gene regulation, population genetics, and health outcomes. Key areas include microbiome dynamics, social determinants of survival, and epigenetic responses to adversity. Tung founded the MPI-EVA Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution in 2022, advancing interdisciplinary studies of primate biology and behavior. Her work integrates field studies with genomic and physiological approaches, emphasizing long-term datasets from wild populations. Recent studies highlight social and environmental predictors of health, microbiome transmission, and the genomic consequences of hybridization in baboons.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Genetics
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Robert Geffers is a Research Group Leader at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the head of the Genome Analytics group since 2011. He is also a founding member of the Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology (BRICS). His work focuses on advanced genome, epigenome, and transcriptome analysis technologies to support interdisciplinary research. Biology degree from the University of Hamburg (1996) Doctoral research on gene regulation at TU Braunschweig Established genome analysis services at HZI His research spans genomics , transcriptomics , and bioinformatics , with recent publications addressing microbiota dynamics in liver cirrhosis, immune regulation in cancer, SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, and genetic mechanisms in congenital diseases. The Genome Analytics group provides critical tools for high-throughput sequencing and computational modeling, enabling studies on host-pathogen interactions and immune system modulation. Despite no explicit awards listed, his leadership in technical innovation and collaborative projects underscores his institutional significance.

• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• Bioinformatics
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Adam Antebi is a Professor and Honorary Professor at the University of Cologne, Germany, and serves as Director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Cologne. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Co-director of the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research Ph.D. Program and Chair of the Cologne Seminars on Ageing. His research focuses on ageing mechanisms, metabolism, longevity, and cellular stress responses, particularly using models like C. elegans and killifish. Antebi's work bridges molecular biology, genetics, and translational biotechnology to address age-related health challenges. He has contributed to over 150 publications, including studies on spliceosome regulation, autophagy, and metabolic pathways linked to longevity.

• Ageing Biology
• Metabolism
• Longevity Research
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Alix Aldehoff is a PhD researcher at the Department of Molecular Toxicology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig, Germany. She is associated with the CRC1052 project Z3 and contributes to initiatives like MetaPro-ProMetheus and InCeTo (2019-2023). Education: PhD Student (2021-present), CRC1052 Project Z3, UFZ MSc Biotechnology (2018-2021), Münster University BSc Biological Sciences (2015-2018), Münster University Her research focuses on proteomics and metabolomics to study xenobiotic effects on adipocyte function/differentiation and microbiome dynamics. Key areas include post-translational protein modifications, DINCH/MINCH chemical exposure, and microbiome-host crosstalk in simplified intestinal models. Recent publications (2023-2025) address metabolism-disrupting chemicals, glyphosate interactions in E. coli, and microbiome responses to food colorants. Her work integrates multi-omics approaches and 13C metabolic tracing for environmental risk assessment. She collaborates with teams studying environmental immunology, cell toxicology, and exposomics under projects like nanoINHALE (2024) and SafePol (2025). Her laboratory uses bioreactor systems for longitudinal microbiome studies.

• Environmental Toxicology
• Adipocyte Biology
• Proteomics
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G. I. Stangl is a researcher at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, affiliated with Heidelberg University Medical Faculty. As part of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology, Dr. Stangl focuses on nutritional epidemiology and metabolic research, particularly examining the effects of dietary interventions on obesity-related conditions. Dr. Stangl's research interests center on nutritional epidemiology , with specific expertise in dietary interventions for weight management, ectopic fat metabolism, gut microbiome changes during calorie restriction, and epigenetic mechanisms in metabolic and allergic diseases. Much of this work is conducted within the framework of the HELENA Trial (a 50-week dietary intervention study) and the EPIC-Germany study . Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong focus on how different dietary approaches affect various metabolic parameters beyond simple weight loss. Key areas include kidney fat, pancreatic fat, bone marrow fat, and short-chain fatty acid metabolism. Dr. Stangl's work demonstrates that metabolic improvements can occur independently of gut microbiome composition changes and that different fat depots respond differently to weight loss interventions. Scientific contributions include: Multiple publications in high-impact journals like Allergy, Genome Medicine, and Nutrients Key findings on ectopic fat depots and metabolic health Contributions to understanding the relationship between dietary patterns and type 2 diabetes risk Research on epigenetic mechanisms in childhood asthma and allergy development Dr. Stangl's research program involves close collaboration with nutrition scientists, epidemiologists, and clinicians across Europe, particularly through the EPIC consortium. The work has significant implications for developing more targeted dietary interventions for obesity-related metabolic conditions and understanding early-life determinants of chronic disease.

• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Metabolic Research
• Dietary Interventions
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Tjoenneland, A. is a researcher at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) actively involved in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, a major multinational research initiative examining relationships between diet, lifestyle, and cancer risk across European populations. As part of the DKFZ epidemiology research team, their work focuses on understanding metabolic factors and cancer development. Research interests include metabolic health, body size phenotypes, immune function, and their relationships to cancer risk, with particular emphasis on endometrial and pancreatic cancers. The EPIC study represents one of the largest prospective investigations of diet and cancer, involving over half a million participants across 10 European countries. Recent publication trends show a focus on how metabolic dysfunction influences endometrial cancer risk independent of body size, and how circulating immune cells might serve as determinants of pancreatic cancer development. These studies typically employ nested case-control designs within the larger EPIC cohort, utilizing biomarker measurements and detailed dietary assessments. As part of the DKFZ research community, Tjoenneland, A. collaborates with international teams of epidemiologists, nutrition scientists, and molecular biologists to advance understanding of cancer etiology and prevention strategies. The research contributes to evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention through lifestyle modification.

• Cancer Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Metabolic Health
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