The main focus of my laboratory lies in the interaction between viral pathogens and their hosts. We are using a combination of systems biology and hypothesis-driven approaches to understand on a functional and mechanistic basis which proteins and pathways are involved in the host’s antiviral defense. A particular research focus lies in interactions between viral nucleic acids or viral proteins with cellular factors as well as the organization of a general antiviral response mastered by the innate immune system.
I studied Veterinary Medicine in Vienna and performed my doctoral thesis (DVM, 2004) at the Institute of Virology of the University of Freiburg (Prof. Otto Haller). Thereafter I joined the Cancer Research UK (LRI – now Francis-Crick Institute) (Prof. Caetano Reis e Sousa) for a PhD (finished 2008) followed by a post-doc at the Center for Molecular Medicine (Prof. Giulio Superti-Furga). In 2011, I established my own laboratory at the Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry (Munich, Germany) that moved to the Institute of Virology at the Technical University Munich in 2017.I love to solve puzzles and during my masters at Aarhus University (Denmark), I developed a profound interest in putting together the pieces of innate immune signaling mechanisms, an interest I continue to develop in the Pichlmair lab, where I work on elucidating the induction of innate immune signaling by special dinucleotides. Furthermore, I like to experiment in the sweet kitchen using the lab as my test subjects.
I studied in Poland (University of Gdańsk), where I've become interested in virology. After working for a year on Herpes Simplex Virus (University of Virginia). I moved to Munich to start my PhD in Pichlmair lab. In my free time I enjoy reading.
I am working in this Lab for about 35 years and still like it a lot. Most of what I am doing is molecular biology. In the evening I was teaching Taekwondo for a very long time and still practice it several times a week. Also I read all I can about zoology.
I joined the Pichlmair lab to explore changes in RNA biology that accompany Influenza A infection using a combination of Mass-Spectrometry- and NGS-based approaches. The viruses do not waste time or resources and use evolutionary most advanced molecular biology to influence what's most pivotal in the host's cell - we use this to explore virology as well as basic cell biology. In my spare time, I enjoy art.
After completing my Masterstudies in Biochemistry I was looking for an interdisciplinary PhD project in a medically relevant field and mass spectrometry. With the Pichlmair group, I have found the perfect lab with highly motivated colleagues. Now I am excited to analyze the proteomic changes after viral infection. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and traveling.
My studies of Molecular Biotechnology have sent me on a journey from the north to the south of Germany, including one stopover in NYC for a semester abroad and Frankfurt for my master’s degree. I found my interest in virology during my bachelor thesis (HPI Hamburg) and I look forward to focusing on virus-host interactions from the proteomic level. Outside of the lab, one can find me on the beach volleyball court or exploring new places with nice people.
Biotech engineer by education (ESBS school, France), I have worked for two years at the Pasteur Institute in HTP assay development before deciding to fully dive into the biology behind and start a PhD. My interest for viral biology brought me to the Pichlmair lab where I use Mass Spectrometry to uncover virus-host interactions. Beside sciences, I enjoy sports as well as the Bavarian Biergartenkultur.
A PhD in Virology/Immunology obtained in Lyon (France) in my hand, here I am in München! Continuing to understand host-pathogen interaction mechanisms in the Pichlmair lab allows me to learn and set-up exciting new approaches. Always in search of new discoveries, I like to lose myself in the mountains, or to travel in untouristy places of the world.
I did my Bachelors in electrical engineering, worked afterwards as an offshore drilling engineer for a few years but later decided to do a Masters in biomedical engineering during which I got very interested in data science and machine learning and I decided to pursue it as a (final) career and apply it to Biology/Medicine.
During my master’s thesis, I surveyed immunological questions with mass spectrometry, which sparked my fascination for its tremendous potential to solve medical relevant questions. In Andreas’ lab, I use different omic techniques to study virus-host interactions. In a second project, I want to find novel antiviral drugs to treat overlooked virus infections. When not working in the lab, I enjoy my time hiking in the mountains or swimming in lakes.
Having done a biochemistry Bachelor's in a metropolis (Imperial College London) and a biomedicine Master's by the sea (Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm), I decided to spend my next few years near the mountains in München! With my love of both proteomics and immunology, I’m excited to persue my PhD in the Pichlmair group, where I use mass spectrometry to study the protein turnover in innate immunity. My biggest passion after science lies in music and food.
During my Master studies in Biochemistry, I did my Master´s thesis in San Francisco, CA on HIV-1 latency. After graduating, I joined the Pichlmair lab in 2019 to continue my research on virus-host interaction, especially on the Interferon response to viruses. In my free time, I love to travel, go hiking or do bouldering.
After finishing my bachelor studies in Hamburg, I moved back to Bavaria to start the Biology Master at the TUM. I am currently working on my Master Thesis in the Pichlmair group, as part of a bigger project focusing on research of SARS-CoV2. Apart from lab work I enjoy exploring new countries, going to the gym and listening to audiobooks.
After 5 years of stem cell and psychiatry research at the MPI, I joined the Pichlmair lab. I am glad to help this group of great scientists as a research technician. Besides the help in the lab I am trying to keep their blood sugar level with cakes high. If I am not in the lab or kitchen, I go to the gym or explore the world.
After completing a PhD in molecular biology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, I joined the Pichlmair's group as a Lab manager. I try to keep things on track for everyone, and help with technical support when needed. I like to keep people feeling good together because the more the merrier.
After experiences at the Targeted Metabolomics and Proteomics Laboratory (TMPL) of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (USA) as visiting scientist, at the University of Cagliari (Italy) for my doctoral studies and at the Mass-Spectrometry Core Facility of the Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry (Germany) as an MS engineer, I now make sure that our Mass Spectrometer is always performing as a Ferrari!
After dipping my toes into virology during my Master's in Freiburg, I completed my PhD in Salt Lake City, UT, studying the budding of retroviruses. I'm excited to continue to explore host-virus interactions in the Pichlmair lab. If I'm not in the lab, I'm probably in my kitchen or on a run.
After completing a PhD in Virology in Spain, I decided to start a new adventure as a postdoc in France at Université de Versailles, where my research focused on the study of RSV Inclusion Bodies. I joined Pichlmair's lab to continue my work on RSV and explore virus-host interactions using Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology analyses. In my free time I enjoy long walks through the forest, traveling and discovering beautiful beaches for swimming and snorkeling.
After my studies in Evolution, Ecology and Biometry and a PhD in Theoretical Evolutionary Biology (Section of Population Genetics, TUM), I have decided to drop the theory of mathematical modelling to embrace the world of real data. I have happily joined the Pichlmair group as a data scientist. Besides science, I am passionate about aerial sports and very fond of watercolor painting.
I did my master studies in Biotechnology in India. Working towards drug resistance enabled me to appreciate the importance of immune system to contain infections. I joined the Pichlmair lab to study host-pathogen interactions which interests me immensely. Outside the lab, I like dancing, sketching and exploring new adventures.
After I got my masters degree and worked in a biologicaI company, I found I had a passion for researching the host-virus interaction mechanism. So I decided to work in the Pichlmair lab for my further study. I am honored to join the team and learn from so many smart guys. Here there are not just experiments, but also games and coffee time. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and reading.
I noticed early on that my presence soothed others. Growing up I developed lots of social skills and always enjoyed interacting with humans. I recently started my career as an emotional support, helping people to relax and contributing to their happiness. I am currently sharing my time in different locations and I am always striving to be a good boy.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Pichlmair
Immunopathology of Virus Infections Laboratory,
Institute of Virology,
Technical University of Munich
Schneckenburgerstr. 8,
D-81675 Munich, Germany
https://www.mri.tum.de/datenschutz
Der Datenschutzbeauftragte des Klinikums ist unter Klinikum rechts der Isar, Stabsstelle Datenschutz, 81664 München oder unter 089/4140-0 oder datenschutz@mri.tum.de zu erreichen.
Der Datenschutzbeauftragte der TU München ist unter beauftragter@datenschutz.tum.de zu erreichen.