Research
We pioneer an integrative approach to exploit the vast potential of ribonucleic acids (RNA) as a diagnostic, drug, and therapeutic target for new strategies to combat infectious diseases.
Research Groups at HIRI
Our international team collaborates closely within the institute, as well as with scientists abroad and at its parental institutions, to jointly advance our knowledge at the interface of RNA and infection.
RNA Biology of Bacterial Infections
Prof Jörg Vogel
Single-cell Analysis
Prof Antoine-Emmanuel Saliba
Molecular Principles of RNA Phages
Jun Prof Jens Hör
RNA Biology of gram-positive Bacteria (associated research group)
Prof Franziska Faber
Associated Scientists & Groups
RNA Synthetic Biology
Dr Chase Beisel, Affiliated Group Leader
Recoding Mechanisms in Infections
Prof Neva Caliskan, Former Group Leader
Integrative Informatics for Infection Biology
Prof Lars Barquist, Associated Scientist
LncRNA and Infection Biology
Prof Mathias Munschauer, Former Group Leader
Host-pathogen-microbiota interactions
Prof Alexander Westermann, Affiliated Scientist
Genome Architecture and Evolution of RNA viruses
Dr Redmond Smyth, Former Group Leader
Major Challenges
Rising antimicrobial resistance, chronic infections, and (re-)emerging pathogens are among the major challenges facing humanity.