Dr. Daniel Wilson

Professor

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Biography

Daniel N. Wilson is a Professor at the University of Hamburg, where he leads the research group in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His expertise includes ribosome regulation, translation, and the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, employing techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy to study these complex biological processes. Wilson completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 1999 and holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Victoria, New Zealand. Before joining the University of Hamburg in 2016, he was a Junior Group Leader at the Gene Center Department of Biochemistry at LMU Munich and held postdoctoral positions at the Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin. His research contributions have been recognized with awards such as the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Prize in Medical Research and the EMBO Young Investigator Award. He is an active member of scientific societies, including the RNA Society and Faculty 1000. He continues to influence the field of molecular biology through his research and professional memberships.

Research Interests

Experience

W3 Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Leading the research group in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Junior Group Leader

2007-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Gene Center Department of Biochemistry, LMU Munich • Munich, Germany

Managed a junior research group focused on biochemical studies.

Postdoc

2002-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Max-Planck-Institute Molecular Genetics • Berlin, Germany

Conducted X-ray crystallography research.

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Max-Planck-Institute Molecular Genetics • Berlin, Germany

Worked in the AG Ribosomen research group.

Awards

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GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Prize

2011-01-01
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EMBO Young Investigator Award

2011-01-01
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Römer-Prize

2010-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).