Study structure

Frank Dietz is a member of the Kelm lab and is interested in mechanisms underlying non-classical and exosomal protein secretion.

For more information: Glycobiochemistry

The laboratory of virus research works on the pathogenesis (processes leading to disease) of viral infections and on the interactions between viruses and their host cells. The hepatitis A virus serves as a model, as it is suitable for the investigation of both general viral and virus specific principles and also for the investigation of hepatocellular viral replication.

For more information: Virology

The Dringen neurobiochemistry group investigates basic metabolic processes in brain and the metabolic interactions that take place between different types of brain cells. Aim of our studies is to improve the knowledge on metabolic processes in brain and to elucidate the mechanisms involved in disturbances of brain metabolism that have been connected to neurological disorders.

For more information: Neurobiochemistry

For more information: Microbial Ecophysiology

The Groß-Hardt lab explores the molecular basis of plant reproduction. Key research topics focus on cellular life and death decisions, the mechanisms that build and bypass plant polyspermy barriers and the biological significance of mitochondrial diversity. The team capitalizes on state of the art genetic and molecular engineering tools and collaborates with European leaders in plant breeding to bring their findings to application.

For more information: Molecular genetics

The Harder lab studies chemically mediated interactions and processes in plankton communities, namely between microalgae and bacteria. We culture these microorganisms and study their performance, stress resilience, synergy and metabolic fingerprints. The reciprocal chemical exchange between partners is analyzed by instrumental analytical chemistry, including liquid chromatography, mass-spectrometry and nuclear resonance spectroscopy. The knowledge of chemical drivers of species interactions is useful to understand the susceptibility of these interactions and their ecosystem services under future climatic regimes.

For more information: Marine Chemistry

Andrea Krause is a member of the Reinhold lab. Her research interest is to decode the molecular mechanism responsible for the endophytic interaction of the nitrogen fixing Azoarcus olearicus BH72 with rice. The research topic focuses on the understanding of signal cascades involved in ethanol induced gene regulation in Azoarcus olearicus BH72.

For more information: Molecular plant-bacteria interactions

The aim of the Islet Biology Laboratory headed by Kathrin Maedler is to establish novel therapies for diabetes, directed to regeneration, survival and function of the pancreatic β-cell; from cellular and molecular models to preclinical studies. Towards this goal, we have discovered the Hippo pathway as important regulator of β-cell fate and currently develop RNA-based therapies.

For more information: Islet Biology Laboratory

The Masseck labs studies the function of the neuromodulator serotonin (5-HT). 5-HT is involved in many cognitive functions and dysregulation of 5-HT is associated with the development and manifestation of several diseases, such as anxiety and depression. But still the role of 5-HT  in the central nervous system is not well understood. Our lab  investigates  molecular, cellular and network action of 5-HT by combining optogenetics, electrophysiology, calcium imaging and behavioral studies.

For more information: Synthetic Biology

Annette Peter is a member of the Kirstein lab and uses the nematode C.elegans to study the Alzheimer's disease. 

For more information: Cell Biology

For more information: Molecular plant-bacteria interactions

Mario Waespy is a member of the glycobiochemistry group of Prof. Sørge Kelm. His interest focuses on the investigation of the interactions and functions of glycoproteins on a molecular and atomic level by employing several protein biochemical and instrumental analytical methods.

For more information: Glycobiochemistry