We are a research group at the Institute for the Research on HIV and AIDS-associated Diseases (HIV-AAD), University Hospital Essen. Our work focuses on how the cellular microenvironment, metabolism, and architecture influence viral replication and persistence. We study HIV latency, antiviral host responses, and Orthohantavirus-induced remodeling, integrating virology, immunology, and molecular cell biology. By linking metabolic and environmental regulation to viral reservoir dynamics, we aim to uncover new therapeutic and curative strategies against persistent and acute viral infections.
We are a research group at the Institute for the Research on HIV and AIDS-associated Diseases (HIV-AAD), University Hospital Essen. Our work focuses on how the cellular microenvironment, metabolism, and architecture influence viral replication and persistence. We study HIV latency, antiviral host responses, and Orthohantavirus-induced remodeling, integrating virology, immunology, and molecular cell biology. By linking metabolic and environmental regulation to viral reservoir dynamics, we aim to uncover new therapeutic and curative strategies against persistent and acute viral infections.
