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
RNA Synthetic Biology
Prof Chase Beisel
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
Former Groups
Recoding Mechanisms in Infections (2018 - 2024)
Prof Neva Caliskan
Integrative Informatics for Infection Biology (2018 - 2024)
Prof Lars Barquist
LncRNA and Infection Biology (2019 - 2023)
Prof Mathias Munschauer
Host-pathogen-microbiota interactions (2018 - 2023)
Prof Alexander Westermann
Genome Architecture and Evolution of RNA viruses (2018 - 2024)
Dr Redmond Smyth
Major Challenges
Rising antimicrobial resistance, chronic infections, and (re-)emerging pathogens are among the major challenges facing humanity.