Research of our faculty includes a broad spectrum of fields, such as Biomedicine, Cellular and Structural Biochemistry and Biophysics, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Ecology and Evolution, and Neurobiology. Using a variety of modern technologies, it spans biological scales from single molecules to intact cells, tissues, and various living organisms. This multifaceted research community creates an exciting and stimulating environment for teaching in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Research groups (SFB, Forschergruppen) and Research Centers
| Collaborative research centers (SFB) |
Sonderforschungsbereich 1350
Tubulussystem und Interstitium der Niere: (Patho-)Physiologie und Crosstalk
Sonderforschungsbereich 924
Molecular mechanisms regulating yield and yield stability in plants
Sonderforschungsbereich 960
Die Bildung von Ribosomen : Grundlagen der RNP-Biogenese und Kontrolle ihrer Funktion
| Research Groups (Forschergruppen) |
Forschergruppe 1075
Regulation und Pathologie von homöostatischen Prozessen der visuellen Funktion
Archaeacenter
Regensburg Center for Biochemistry
Regensburg Center of Neuroscience (RCN)
Research Training Groups (Graduiertenkollegs)
Graduiertenkolleg 960
Graduate Research Academy RNA Biology
Graduiertenkolleg 760
Medicinal Chemistry: Molecular Recognition - Ligand-Receptor Interactions
Graduiertenkolleg 2174
Neurobiology of Emotion Dysfunctions
Biology Education
 | Arne Dittmer |  |
| Developing Scientific Awareness, Communications Skills and Reflective Practice |
| We investigate the professional development of biology teachers concerning the competence to teach students about ethical issues, scientific controversies or the cultural meaning of biology. |
Plant Sciences
 | Thomas Dresselhaus |  |
| Reproduction, Fertility and Development |
| With a focus on the regulation of cell polarity, identity and signaling we are studying plant germline development and function, fertilization mechanisms and early seed development. |
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 | Klaus Grasser |  |
Chromatin, gene expression
and development |
| We study how transcript elongation and co-transcriptional processes in the chromatin context modulate plant developmental responses. |
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 | Andrea Bleckmann |  |
| mRNA regulation, cell polarity and signaling, stem cells and embryogenesis |
| We study plant development, especially during plant reproduction and meristem maintenance. We focus on spatial-temporal mRNA translation and peptide signaling. |
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 | Florian Hartig |  |
| Theoretical Ecology |
| We study theory, models and statistical methods in ecology, evolution and conservation. |
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 | Dr. Karina van der Linde |  |
| Small maize proteins in development and pathogenicity |
| We aim to identify and study small maize proteins involved in tassel development and interaction of maize with the biotrophic pathogen Ustilago maydis. |
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 | Christoph Oberprieler |  |
| Plant Evolution and Systematics |
| We study evolutionary processes that shape plant diversity. Molecular techniques, phylogenetic methods, and population genetic tools are used to investigate particularly the effects of hybridization and polyploidization in plant evolution. |
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 | Peter Poschlod | |
| Populationsbiologie |
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 | Christoph Reisch |  |
| Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genetics |
| Genetic variation is essential for plant evolution and conservation. We analyse the mechanisms creating genetic variation and ask how much variation is needed for the longterm protection of endangered plant species |
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 | Stefanie Sprunck |  |
| Flowering plant gamete interactions and polar tip growth |
| We isolate flowering plant gametes to identify the molecular mechanisms of gamete interactions. Tip growth is studied in pollen tubes and root hairs |
Genetics and Microbiology
Zoology and Neurobiology
 | Abel Bernadou |  |
| Reproductive division of labour in ants |
| I use "primitive" ants as model systems to study the evolution and organization of insect societies, especially the division of labour. |
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 | Oliver Bosch |  |
| Neurobiology of reproductive behaviour |
| Maternal behaviour is the most important social behaviour of a lactating mother. How is this behaviour regulated by the brain neuropeptides vasopressin, oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing factor? |
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 | Björn Brembs |  |
| Spontaneous Behavior and Operant Learning |
| We use invertebrate model systems to study the neurobiology of behavior: how do brains decide what to do next? |
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 | Tomer Czaczkes |  |
| Individual and collective decision making in ants |
| Ant colonies achieve amazing feats of organisation. Individual ants are also surprisingly smart. We explore how individual behaviours affects colony decisions. |
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 | Veronika Egger |  |
| Neuronal mechanisms of odor processing |
| We investigate processing of olfactory stimuli within the olfactory bulb, both at the level of individual synapses and in neuronal networks. |
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 | Peter Flor |  |
| Neurobiology & -pharmacology |
| We work on elucidating the role of neurotransmitter receptors in medical conditions related to chronic stress, such as anxiety and somatic disorders |
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 | Jürgen Heinze |  |
| Social evolution |
| Using ant societies as model systems we investigate how cooperation and conflict shape behavioral ecology, genomics, and life history evolution of social animals. |
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 | Gudrun Herzner |  |
| Antimicrobial defense strategies of insects |
| We investigate the diverse and elaborate defense mechanisms insects deploy to fight pathogenic and competing microorganisms. |
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 | Inga D. Neumann |  |
| Behavioural and Molecular Neurobiology |
| We study genetic, molecular and neuronal mechanisms underlying emotional and social behavior, focusing on the neuropeptides oxytocin, vasopressin, and neuropeptide S, and by chronic stress. |
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 | Jan Oettler |  |
| Evolutionary Innovation and Rapid Adaptation |
| Evolution produces a huge diversity of forms and functions. I use ants to understand how. |
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 | Joachim Ruther |  |
| Chemical communication in insects |
| We study chemical cues and signals used by insects for communication and orientation within complex environments. |
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 | Stephan Schneuwly |  |
| Developmental Biology and Neurodegeneration |
| We use the model organism Drosophila melanogaster to study gene functions related to human diseases which either affect the process of development or lead to neurodegeneration as in Parkinson’s disease. |
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 | Alexandra Schrempf |  |
| Aging and reproduction in ants |
| Social insects are exciting model organisms to study aging and reproduction, which lack classic life-history trade-offs. |
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 | Christoph Schubart |  |
| Phylogenie und Phylogeographie aquatischer Arthropoden |
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 | Erhard Strohm |  |
| Evolutionary and chemical ecology of insects |
| We study behavioural, physiological and chemical adaptations of insects focussing on interactions of bees and wasps with brood parasites and symbionts. |
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