Forschung / Research
| Fakultät für Biologie und Vorklinische Medizin | ||||||
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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.
| Collaborative research |
Research groups (SFB, Forschergruppen) and Research Centers
| Collaborative research centers (SFB) |
Transregio 374
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
Forschungsgruppe 5424
Modulation of olfaction
| Research Centers |
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
| Research in individual research groups (topics) |
Anatomy and Physiology
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. |
Biophysics Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
| Patrick Babinger | ||
| Funktionsaufklärung von Enzymen | ||
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 | Neva Caliskan |  |
| Recoding mechanisms in infections | ||
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 | Christoph Engel |  |
| Structural Biochemistry of transcription | ||
| We use structural Biology tools, such as cryo-Electron Microscopy and X-ray crystallography to elucidate ribonuclear-protein complex structures at atomic resolution. This allows us to study the molecular basis of transcription by eukaryotic RNA-polymerases. | ||
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 | Joachim Griesenbeck |  |
| Chromatin dynamics in yeast | ||
| Our research aims to investigate structural and compositional changes in chromatin when a eukaryotic gene switches its transcriptional state. | ||
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 | Gernot Längst |  |
| Chromatin-Dynamik und Generegulation | ||
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| Gunter Meister | ||
| Genregulation durch microRNAs | ||
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| Phillip Milkereit | ||
| Ribosomenbiogenese | ||
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| Protein Crystallography | ||
| Structural and functional biology of proteins | ||
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| Structural Bioinformatics | ||
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 | Remco Sprangers |  |
| Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy | ||
| We unravel the atomic mechanism behind large molecular machines that are involved in RNA turnover | ||
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 | Reinhard Sterner |  |
| Enzyme evolution and protein design | ||
| We are reconstructing the evolution of enzymes in the laboratory and are designing tailor-made proteins more | ||
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 | André C. Stiel |  |
| Superauflösungs-Mikroskopie | ||
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| Christine Ziegler | ||
| Structure and function of membrane proteins | ||
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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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 | Florian Hartig |  |
| Theoretical Ecology | ||
| We study theory, models and statistical methods in ecology, evolution and conservation. | ||
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| Plant RNA Transport | ||
| We study how regulatory non-coding and coding RNAs can be used as "sprayable RNAs" to improve the agricultural value of crops | ||
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 | 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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 | 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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 | Timo Schlemmer |  |
| Circular RNA-mediated Plant Protection | ||
| Our research focus is dedicated to the development and production of innovative RNA-based crop protection agents based on circular RNAs. Our goal is to develop sustainable alternatives to chemically synthetic pesticides and to bring them to market in the future. The focus lies on circular RNA synthesis, active ingredient development, and commercial exploitation. | ||
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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
 | Markus Jeschek |  |
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We construct synthetic microbes with new-to-nature properties to enable sustainable, bio-based production of value-added goods combining molecular biology, chemistry and data science in an interdisciplinary approach. | ||
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 | Wolfgang Seufert |  |
| Regulation of the Cell Division Cycle | ||
| We study how cells proceed through mitosis and how cell cycle entry is influenced by mRNA translation using budding yeast as a model. | ||
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 | Frank Sprenger |  |
| Cell Cycle Control in Drosophila | ||
| How is cell proliferation controlled and coordinated in a multicellular organism? Ask the fruit Drosophila more | ||
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 | Dina Grohmann |  |
| single molecule biochemistry | ||
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 | Winfried Hausner |  |
| Archaeelle Transkription | ||
Zoology and Neurobiology
 | 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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| Simon Chao-En Chang |  | |
| Zelluläre Neurobiologie | ||
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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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 | 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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 | Christoph Kurze |  |
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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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 | Tamara Pokorny |  |
| Variability and evolution of chemical signals | ||
| We investigate the causes and consequences of signal variability for communication in insects. | ||
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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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 | Eva Schultner |  |
| Ecology - Evolution – Development | ||
| I want to understand how environment – and especially social environment – influences individual development and modulates evolution of complex traits. | ||
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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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