Osterhaus Group - One Health
The research of the working group lead by Prof. Albert Osterhaus focusses on emerging zoonotic viruses with the potential to cause new epi- or pandemics. The work is performed in the context of the One Health approach, which means to have a holistic view on the research regarding human medicine, zoology & the environment, alltogether, to investigate zoonoses not isolated but in their biological context. This is also considered in our research of pathological mechanisms aiming at the development of intervention strategies (e.g. vaccines).
We have experience in a wide range of molecular methods in virology and can therefore devote ourselves to very different virus groups - from respiratory viruses such as RSV, influenza and corona viruses, to highly contagious morbilliviruses, as well as neurotropic flaviviruses.
Overview
Group Leader
Prof. Albert Osterhaus, PhD, DVM
Project Leader / PI
Dr. Martin Ludlow
Dr. Prajeeth Chittappen Kandiyil
Virus Discovery
Dr. Martin Ludlow
Monica Mirolo, M.Sc.
Melvin Daniel-Roji, M.Sc.
Hannah Leah Morito, B.Sc.
Respiratory Virus Diseases
Dr. Martin Ludlow
Sophie Kolbe, M.Sc.
Neurotropic Virus Diseases
Dr. Prajeeth Chittappen Kandiyil
Felix Schweitzer, M.Sc.
Technichal Assistance
Kristin Laudeley, MTA
Our PhD-Students Sophie Kolbe, Monica Mirolo, Melvin Roji & Felix Schweitzer are part of the DFG-funded research training group "VIPER"
Group Leader Prof. Albert Osterhaus
Professor Osterhaus has been Head of the Department of Viroscience at Erasmus MC Rotterdam until July 1st 2014, is currently Professor of Wildlife Virology and Virus Discovery at Utrecht University, and Director of the Center of Infection Medicine and Zoonosis Research and Guest-Professor at the Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover. He has a long track record as a scientific researcher and Principal Investigator of numerous major scientific projects.
Among the major accomplishments are the discovery of more than 40 new viruses of humans and animals (e.g. human metapneumovirus, coronaviruses, influenza viruses), elucidation of the pathogenesis of major human and animal virus infections, and development of novel intervention strategies. This has enabled health authorities like the WHO to effectively combat disease outbreaks like SARS and avian influenza.
Professor Osterhaus has acted as PhD mentor for more than 60 students and holds several key patents. He is also the author of more than 1020 papers in peer-reviewed journals, together cited more than 50,000 times, and his H index is more than 90. Most of all, Professor Osterhaus firmly believes that scientists have a role to play in translating their knowledge for the benefit and protection of society.
Contact
University of Veterinary Medicine Foundation, Hannover
Research Center for Emerging Infections and Zoonoses
Bünteweg 17, Building 231 and 238
30559 Hannover
Tel.: +49 511 953-6130
Research Center for Emerging Infections and Zoonoses
Location Map
Directions
Address for navigational systems:
Bünteweg 17, 30559 Hannover
By Public Transport
From the main station with the underground lines 1 (direction Laatzen / Sarstedt), 2 (direction Rethen) or 8 (direction Messe / Nord) go two stops to Aegidientorplatz. Change at Aegidientorplatz and take line 6 (direction Messe / Ost) to the Bünteweg / Tierärztliche Hochschule stop. The stop is right in front of the administration building (TiHo Tower, Bünteweg 2) of the university. The entrance to Bünteweg 17 is about 600 meters from the TiHo Tower on the right-hand side of the street.
By Car
From North/East/West
Drive south on the Messeschnellweg (A37) (Messe) and leave the Schnellweg at the Bult exit. Then turn left and follow the road towards Bemerode. The Bünteweg branches off to the left behind the railway underpass. The TiHo-Tower is located on the corner of Bemeroder Straße / Bünteweg. The entrance to Bünteweg 17 is about 600 meters from the TiHo Tower on the right-hand side of the street.
From the South
On the Messeschnellweg (A37) towards Celle, turn right at the Bult exit towards Bemerode. The Bünteweg branches off to the left behind the railway underpass. The TiHo-Tower is located on the corner of Bemeroder Straße / Bünteweg. The entrance to Bünteweg 17 is about 600 meters from the TiHo Tower on the right-hand side of the street.
