جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Susanne Foitzikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Host-Parasite Coevolution
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Susanne Foitzik is a Professor of Evolutionary Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2010, where she leads the Evolution & Behavioral Ecology of Ants research group at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (IOME). Previously, she was Professor in Behavioral Ecology at LMU Munich (2004-2010) and Assistant Professor in Zoology at the University of Regensburg (2000-2004). She earned her PhD in Biology from Julius Maximilian University, Würzburg in 1998. Her research integrates approaches from behavioral ecology through genomics to epigenetics, focusing on ants as model organisms to study complex social behaviors. Host-parasite coevolution and social parasitism in ants Molecular mechanisms underlying division of labor Reversal of the fecundity-longevity trade-off in social insects Gene regulation in phenotypic plasticity Evolution of chemical communication systems Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on molecular mechanisms of social behavior, with particular emphasis on host-parasite interactions, epigenetic regulation of behavior, and genomic adaptations in social insects. Her work increasingly combines transcriptomic, proteomic, and functional genomic approaches to understand the molecular basis of social evolution. Among her notable scientific achievements: Speaker of Research Training Group 2626 GenEvo: Gene Regulation in Evolution (2019-present) Speaker of EES Master Program funded by VW foundation (2007-2010) DAAD Fellow at State University of New York (1992-93) Prof. Foitzik has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including Maide Macit, Tom Sistermans, and Marcel Caminer. Her research is supported by multiple DFG-funded projects investigating host-parasite coevolution, the role of gene regulation in division of labor, and parasite interference in host gene expression. She serves as Handling Editor for Biology Letters and previously served on the editorial board of Insectes Sociaux. Her research group operates within the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (IOME) at Mainz, with laboratory facilities at the Biozentrum I. The group collaborates extensively with researchers across Germany and internationally, including partnerships with institutions in Frankfurt, Freiburg, Bristol, and Tel Aviv.

Ralph Bockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Molecular Biology
• Chloroplast Biology
• Organelle Biotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ralph Bock serves as Director of Department 3: Organelle Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Ecophysiology at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam, Germany, where he also leads the Organelle Biology and Biotechnology research group. Previously, he held positions as C4 Professor for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Münster (2001-2004) and Group Leader at the Institute of Biology III, University of Freiburg (1996-2001). His academic credentials include: Habilitation: University of Freiburg, 1999 Doctorate: University of Freiburg, 1996 Diploma: University of Halle, 1993 Prof. Bock's research focuses on plant molecular biology with particular emphasis on chloroplast biology, organelle biotechnology, and molecular ecophysiology. His work spans genetic engineering of plastids, photosynthesis research, plant biotechnology applications, and understanding organelle-nucleus communication. He has made significant contributions to developing chloroplast transformation systems and applying them to molecular farming, metabolic engineering, and understanding fundamental processes in plant cell biology. His research has important implications for sustainable agriculture, bioenergy, and pharmaceutical production, particularly through the development of plant-based systems for producing vaccines and therapeutic proteins. Analysis of Prof. Bock's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on chloroplast biology, genetic engineering, and molecular farming applications. His work spans fundamental research on organelle genetics, photosynthesis, and stress responses, as well as applied research on using plant and algal systems for biopharmaceutical production. A notable trend is the increasing use of advanced genetic engineering techniques, including CRISPR-based approaches, to manipulate organelle genomes. His research also shows growing interest in algal systems as alternative expression platforms for molecular farming, particularly red algae like Porphyridium for producing viral antigens and glycoproteins.

Martin Kaltenpothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Symbiosis
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Chemical Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Martin Kaltenpoth serves as Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena since 2020 and Professor for Evolutionary Ecology at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz since 2015. Previously, he led the Research Group Insect Symbiosis at the MPI for Chemical Ecology from 2009 to 2015. Education: PhD in Biology (summa cum laude), University of Würzburg, 2006 Diploma in Biology (with honors), University of Würzburg, 2003 His research centers on insect-bacterial symbioses , investigating evolutionary, ecological, and chemical dimensions of host-microbe interactions. Key foci include nutritional and defensive symbiosis in beetles, genomic adaptations of symbiotic bacteria, and chemical mediation of symbiotic relationships. His work bridges entomology, microbiology, and chemical ecology to unravel coevolutionary mechanisms. Analysis of recent publications reveals dominant trends in beetle-microbe systems, emphasizing symbiont roles in cuticle synthesis, antifungal defense, and host-plant adaptation. His studies frequently employ genomic, biochemical, and experimental approaches across diverse insect lineages. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While specific advisees and grants remain unlisted, his leadership of research groups and dual academic appointments indicate active supervision of graduate researchers and externally funded projects in symbiosis evolution. Currently directing research at the Max Planck Institute, Kaltenpoth advances understanding of symbiotic systems with implications for evolutionary theory and sustainable pest management strategies.

Michael Boutrosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Functional Genomics
• Structural Genomics
• Wnt Signaling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Boutros is a Full Professor at Heidelberg University and Head of Division at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). He currently serves as Dean of the Medical Faculty at Heidelberg University (since 2023) and Director of the Marsilius Kolleg (since 2020). He has held leadership roles including Coordinator of the Functional and Structural Genomics Program at DKFZ (2014–2023) and Acting Scientific Director (2015–2016). His academic base is within the Medical Faculty, focusing on molecular oncology and functional genomics. PhD, Witten/Herdecke University (1993–1996) Postdoctoral Research, Harvard Medical School (1999–2003) MPA, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (1999–2001) Additional training: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, SUNY Stony Brook His research centers on Wnt signaling, functional genomics, and cancer pathways. He leads major research initiatives such as CRC 1324 on Wnt signaling and the ERC Synergy Grant DECODE. His work integrates high-throughput screening, CRISPR, and systems biology to dissect signaling networks in cancer and development. He has pioneered genome-wide RNAi and CRISPR screens to identify novel regulators of Wnt signaling across models. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong focus on Wnt pathway regulation using functional genomics in both Drosophila and mammalian systems. Themes include high-throughput screening, CRISPR-based validation, cross-species conservation, and therapeutic targeting. Keywords span Cancer Biology, Systems Biology, and Signal Transduction, with subfields like RNAi, ubiquitination, stem cell regulation, and machine learning in image analysis. Michael Boutros has received numerous scientific honors: Elected member, Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences (2022) Elected member, Heidelberg Academy of Sciences (2022) EMBO Member (2013) ERC Advanced Grant (2012) Johann-Georg Zimmermann Research Award (2007) EMBO Young Investigator (2005) Member, 'Die Junge Akademie' (2003) He has been a recipient of the Emmy-Noether Program, McCloy Fellowship, Boehringer Ingelheim PhD Fellowship, Studienstiftung Fellowship, and Fulbright Fellowship. As a mentor and research leader, he has supervised numerous early-career scientists and coordinated large collaborative grants including the FP7 'CancerPathways' project. He currently serves as Speaker of the Research and Strategy Commission at Heidelberg University and Managing Director of the Health and Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim. He leads the CRC 1324 on Wnt signaling and is Coordinating PI of the ERC Synergy Grant DECODE. He is also Spokesperson of DFG Research Group 1036 and Coordinator of the former FP7 Coordinated Project 'CancerPathways'. His lab employs cutting-edge functional genomics tools to decode signaling networks in cancer and development.

Lars Maegdefesselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vascular Biology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Atherosclerosis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Lars Mägdefessel is a Professor of Vascular Biology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Molecular Vascular Biology group within the TUM School of Medicine and Health. His research focuses on non-coding RNAs in vascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis and aortic aneurysms, using translational approaches for molecular treatment discovery. He holds an MD from Johannes Gutenberg University (Mainz, Germany), completed cardiology clinical training, and postdoctoral research at Stanford University before joining TUM in 2016. Education: MD from Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz Postdoctoral training at Stanford University, USA Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institute, Sweden Research Interests: Non-coding RNA regulation in vascular pathology Mechanisms of atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability Translational therapies for vascular diseases Advanced aortic aneurysm progression Awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant (2023), Russell Ross Award (2023), and Heisenberg Professorship (2016). His lab is supported by the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK).

Michael Sattlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy
• Structural Biology
• RNA Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Sattler is a Full Professor of Biomolecular NMR at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Director of the Institute of Structural Biology at Helmholtz Zentrum München. He leads the Molecular Targets & Therapeutics Center and directs the Bavarian NMR Center. His research focuses on integrative structural biology, elucidating molecular mechanisms of biological pathways through advanced NMR techniques combined with cryo-EM, SAXS, and crystallography. Key areas include RNA regulation (alternative splicing, non-coding RNAs), disease mechanisms (e.g., spinal muscular atrophy), and structure-based drug discovery for cancer and infectious diseases. Education & Career PhD in Chemistry (1995) from Goethe University Frankfurt Postdoc at Abbott Laboratories (Chicago) and EMBL Heidelberg (Group Leader, 1997–2007) Full Professor at TUM since 2007 Director roles at Helmholtz Munich and Bavarian NMR Center since 2007 Research Highlights Prof. Sattler's work has revealed structural insights into RNA:protein interactions (e.g., SF1-RNA, U2AF), SMN Tudor domain recognition, and drug discovery strategies targeting Hsp90 and viral proteases. His lab pioneered integrative structural biology approaches and established high-end NMR facilities like the 1.2 GHz spectrometer. Awards & Recognition ERC Synergy Grant (2023) Leopoldina Membership (2017) EMBO Membership (2012) Erwin Schrödinger Prize (2020) Teaching & Leadership He teaches advanced courses in NMR spectroscopy, biochemistry, and structural biology at TUM. Leads EU Horizon-funded training networks (AEGIS, RNAct) and organizes international conferences on NMR and drug discovery.

Heike Krebberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• mRNA Quality Control
• ncRNA Functions
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Heike Krebber is a Professor for Molecular Genetics at Georg-August University Göttingen, Germany. Her research focuses on mRNA quality control and non-coding RNA functions, using the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae. She has held positions at the DKFZ (Heidelberg), Harvard Medical School, and Philipps-Universität Marburg. Her work addresses how mRNA processing defects contribute to diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration. Education & Positions: PhD (1996), Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Heisenberg Fellow (2006) Habilitation in Molecular Biology (2005) Professor since 2010 at Georg-August University Research Interests: Her lab investigates: RNA quality control mechanisms ensuring proper mRNA maturation and export Functions of non-coding RNAs (e.g., lncRNAs in iron metabolism and telomerase) Ribosome assembly and translation termination pathways Stress-induced bypass of mRNA quality control Awards: Heisenberg Fellowship (2006) Grants & Teams: Leads the Molecular Genetics group at the Institute for Microbiology and Genetics. Collaborates with the IMPRS Molecular Biology and GZMB (Molecular Biology of Cells) programs. Labs & Affiliations: Her group is part of the GGNB network, focusing on Microbiology and Biochemistry. The lab’s work spans fundamental molecular mechanisms with translational disease relevance.

• Molecular Virology
• RNA Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sven-Erik Behrens serves as a Professor in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences I of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. He is affiliated with the Protein Research Center 'Charles Tanford' and maintains an active research program focused on RNA biology, molecular virology, and biotechnological applications. His primary research interests encompass RNA-based plant protection strategies, viral replication mechanisms (particularly for flaviviruses and plant viruses), and innovative vaccine development using Kluyveromyces lactis yeast expression systems. Behrens' work investigates fundamental RNA-protein interactions, RNA chaperone activities, and the molecular basis of antiviral defense mechanisms in plants. His laboratory explores how RNA accessibility influences viral replication and how this knowledge can be harnessed for developing novel RNA-based antiviral strategies. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a clear research trajectory focused on identifying accessible RNA sites for targeted antiviral applications, optimizing yeast-based vaccine platforms for both plant and animal pathogens, and investigating the role of non-coding RNAs in plant development and stress responses. His work spans multiple disciplines including plant virology, medical virology, and microbial biotechnology, demonstrating translational research from basic molecular mechanisms to practical applications. Prof. Behrens leads research in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology, collaborating with various groups working on plant-pathogen interactions and vaccine development. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including RNA structure probing, fluorescence-based assays for RNA chaperone activity, and plant in vitro systems for studying viral replication. The research demonstrates significant potential for developing novel approaches to combat viral diseases in both agricultural and medical contexts.

• Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
• Alpha-Synuclein Toxicity
• Parkinson's Disease Pathology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Donato Di Monte serves as Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, Germany. His laboratory focuses on Parkinson's disease (PD) pathogenesis with emphasis on alpha-synuclein toxicity mechanisms and neurodegenerative processes. Research interests span: Experimental models of PD pathology including viral vector-induced alpha-synuclein overexpression in dorsal motor nucleus of vagus nerve (DMnX) Advanced histological and molecular techniques such as fluorescent in situ hybridization for alpha-synuclein mRNA detection Key mechanisms: mitochondrial failure, protein degradation impairment, microglial activation, and neuron-to-neuron protein transfer Disease risk factors including aging, genetic variants, and environmental exposures Therapeutic strategies: RNA silencing, immunotherapy, and regenerative cell therapy The group bridges PD research with other neurodegenerative disorders to investigate selective neuronal vulnerability and pathological comorbidity. Their work demonstrates how caudo-rostral alpha-synuclein spreading (e.g., from medulla oblongata to pons) triggers microglial activation in aging brains and contributes to neurodegeneration in vulnerable regions like locus coeruleus and substantia nigra. Experimental highlights include: AAV-mediated alpha-synuclein targeting in vagus nerve projections RNA interference showing reduced alpha-synuclein expression in substantia nigra neurons Visualization of alpha-synuclein accumulation in locus coeruleus axons following protein spreading

• Plant Virology
• Molecular Plant Physiology
• Antiviral Immunity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gesa Hoffmann is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Golm, Germany. She holds a PhD in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2023) and a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Vienna (2018). 2023: PhD, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences 2018: MSc, University of Vienna 2015: BSc, University of Cologne Her research focuses on molecular barriers preventing plant virus vertical transmission through sexual reproduction. Key areas include viral protein interactions with RNA granules, stress response modulation by plant viruses, and thermoresponsive transcriptional regulation in immunity. She investigates how Cauliflower mosaic virus exploits RNA processing machinery and how autophagy regulates cucumber mosaic virus infection. Her work involves collaborations with institutions in Austria, Sweden, and Germany. She has published in journals such as New Phytologist , The Plant Cell , and Autophagy , with research themes spanning RNA biology, effector protein networks, and plant-pathogen co-evolution. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2025–2027) EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023–2025) Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society Outstanding PhD Award (2023) Lars-Henning Award for Best PhD Thesis in Uppsala (2023) Nilsson-Ehle Endowment (2019) Currently, she leads research projects within the Max Planck Research Group Plant Germline Antiviral Immunity, supported by Twitter/X via @gesahoffmann . Her work combines molecular virology with plant developmental biology to address fundamental questions about antiviral immunity in plant stem cells.

• Acaricide Resistance
• Molecular Biology
• Genetic Mechanisms of Pest Adaptation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wannes Dermauw is a Belgian researcher affiliated with Ghent University and the Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), specializing in plant sciences. His work focuses on genetic and molecular mechanisms of pesticide resistance in agricultural pests like spider mites and whiteflies, particularly through cytochrome P450 enzymes and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. He has received prestigious funding through an ERC grant (POLYADAPT) and an FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship. Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO) | 2020–Present Ghent University | 2019–2020 Rubenhof 2013–2019 University of Ghent | 2006–2013 His research intersects entomology, molecular biology, and agricultural science, emphasizing: Mechanisms of acaricide and insecticide resistance CRISPR-Cas9 applications in arthropods Horizontal gene transfer between plants and pests Functional genomics of detoxification enzymes Population genetics of cosmopolitan mite pests Development of diagnostic tools for resistance monitoring Scientific awards include: European Research Council (ERC) grant POLYADAPT FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship His publications reveal trends in: Molecular basis of resistance mutations Evolutionary adaptation to xenobiotics CRISPR-Cas9 in non-model arthropods Genomic differentiation between pest morphs Novel detoxification enzyme families Tick-pathogen interactions in livestock

• Entomology
• Chemical Ecology
• Ecotoxicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Georg Petschenka is a Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Entomology at the University of Hohenheim's Institute of Phytomedicine. His research focuses on plant-insect interactions, particularly toxin sequestration in herbivorous insects, ecotoxicology of agricultural chemicals, and chemical ecology. He leads courses on insect biology, pest management, and ecological field practices. Notable contributions include studies on monarch butterfly cardenolide dynamics, neonicotinoid impacts on grassland insects, and RNA interference in pest control. Research interests emphasize how insects adapt to toxic plant compounds, coevolutionary arms races between plants and herbivores, and applications in sustainable agriculture. Recent work highlights the ecological risks of neonicotinoids, innovative pest control methods using RNAi, and the role of artificial stress in crop resilience. Teaching includes modules on applied entomology, plant protection, and field observation techniques. He actively organizes international symposia on insect-plant relationships and collaborates on projects assessing pesticide efficacy and environmental impacts.

Anthony Arie Hymanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Cell Biology
• Cytoskeleton Dynamics
• Microtubule Organization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anthony A. Hyman FRS MAE is a British molecular cell biologist, director and scientific member at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany, and honorary professor at the Faculty of Biology, TU Dresden . Since 1999 he has co-directed MPI-CBG, serving as Managing Director from 2010–2013. He is celebrated for elucidating how microtubule cytoskeleton networks control cell division, spindle positioning and cell polarity, and for discovering that membrane-less cellular compartments arise via liquid–liquid phase separation—a paradigm honoured by the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences. Education : BSc, University College London PhD, University of Cambridge (1987) – thesis on establishment of division axes in C. elegans early embryonic divisions Research Interests : Hyman’s laboratory integrates quantitative imaging, biophysics and biochemistry to decipher cytoplasmic organization. Core themes include: • Microtubule dynamics and spindle assembly : discovery of key stabilizing (XMAP215) and destabilizing (XKCM1) factors. • Phase separation & biomolecular condensates : revealing how intrinsically disordered proteins and RNA demix to form liquid droplets, with implications for ALS and age-related diseases. • Cell division parts lists : pioneering genome-wide RNAi screens in C. elegans and human cells (EU MITOCHECK & MitoSys consortia). Scientific Awards & Honours : EMBO Member (2000) and Gold Medal (2003) Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, Germany’s highest research award (2011) Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS, 2007) Member, Academia Europaea (2014) Schleiden Medal, Leopoldina (2017) NOMIS Distinguished Scientist Award (2020) Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences (2021) HFSP Nakasone Award (2021) Körber European Science Prize (2022) Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2023) Member, National Academy of Sciences (2020) Member, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2021) Leadership & Service : Beyond directing MPI-CBG, Hyman served on the Strategic Advisory Board of the Wellcome Trust and co-founded Dewpoint Therapeutics to translate condensate biology into medical applications. His group continues to lead international consortia investigating the physical basis of cellular compartmentalization. Laboratory & Teams : The Hyman Lab at MPI-CBG comprises physicists, chemists and biologists who exploit advanced live-cell imaging, in vitro reconstitution and genome engineering to dissect how phase separation governs cytoplasmic architecture. Ongoing projects target the molecular grammar of condensate formation and therapeutic modulation in neurodegeneration.

Silke Robatzekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Genetics
• Plant Immunology
• Microbial Pathogenesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silke Robatzek is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at LMU Munich's Faculty of Biology. Her research focuses on plant immune signaling mechanisms and their regulation of host-microbe interactions, particularly regarding pathogens like Xylella fastidiosa and Phytophthora infestans . Current member of Graduate School Life Science Munich Research themes: plant immune receptors, extracellular vesicles, microbial homeostasis, stomatal immunity, pathogen effectors Key methodologies: quantitative imaging, proteomic analyses, receptor trafficking studies Recent research trends show heavy emphasis on extracellular vesicles and their roles in plant-pathogen communication, receptor kinase signaling (e.g., QSK1, SOBIR1), and microbiome dynamics in disease resistance. Her work spans molecular mechanisms (S-acylation, phosphorylation) to ecological implications in sustainable agriculture. Contact: robatzek@biologie.uni-muenchen.de

Sangeun Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nanomedicine
• Polymer Science
• Drug Delivery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Sangeun Lee leads a research group focused on developing smart polymeric nanomedicines for drug delivery and gene therapy. Her work exploits disease-specific microenvironments (elevated temperature, reactive oxygen species, pH changes) to create stimuli-responsive materials that control drug release and enable diagnostic functions through dynamic covalent bonds and supramolecular assemblies. Research Themes Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for cancer/inflammatory diseases Biodynamers using dynamic covalent chemistry ROS/pH-activated degradation mechanisms Bioinspired polymer architectures siRNA/mRNA delivery systems Diagnostic-therapeutic dual-action materials Scientific Impact Lee's publications span polymer chemistry, nanomedicine design, and biomedical applications, with recent work on BODIPY-based tracking of intracellular polymer degradation and arginine-chitosan biodynamers for RNA delivery. Her group actively develops innovative solutions for overcoming biological barriers in drug administration.