research
- biochemical adaptations in parasites
- host-parasite interactions of schistosomes
- anaerobic mitochondria
current research topics:
- host-parasite interaction of schistosomes in order to identify novel factors involved in modulation of the host immune system and haemostasis of the host,
- identification of unique and essential processes in parasites (e.g. energy metabolism) in order to identify targets for therapeutic intervention,
- aerobic/anaerobic metabolism in protists,
- metabolic disorders in ruminants.