Neuroinfectiology

Various pathogens can infect the nervous system. Scientifically, we are mainly concerned with viral pathogens that cause inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) or the brain (encephalitis), for example. In clinical translational research, we investigate the metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid as potential biomarkers for faster diagnosis or as prognostic markers. In basic research, we are experimentally investigating the role of glial cells during viral infections of the brain. This work is carried out in close cooperation with the TWINCORE Institute for Translational Infection Research, the Center for Individualized Infection Research (CiiM) and the RESIST Cluster of Excellence.