Prof. Dr. Volker Winstel has joined the Department of Medicine V as DZIF-funded Professor of Translational Microbiology and Immunopathology of Infections. With extensive expertise in microbial pathogenesis and immune responses, his research aims to unravel the complex interactions between pathogens and the human immune system to develop innovative therapies for infectious diseases. Prof. Winstel’s work seamlessly bridges fundamental microbiology with clinical applications, driving advancements in infection prevention and treatment.