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Martin Sperfeld is a staff professor focusing on microbiome research at ETH Zurich. His research explores the intricate interactions between phototrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms, essential to understanding the foundational dynamics of life on Earth. He is currently investigating the metabolic interplay between reef-associated phototrophs and heterotrophs using a tripartite model system consisting of symbiotic algae and associated bacteria from sea anemones. His background includes a strong foundation in classical molecular biological methods, with a significant focus on bacterial physiology and metabolism. Over the past few years, Martin has expanded his microbiological toolkit with 'omics analyses, emphasizing data mining and RNA sequencing. Martin's education includes a PhD in Microbiology from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, coupled with extensive research experience in various prestigious labs, including postdoctoral fellowships at the Weizmann Institute of Science and ETH Zurich.
Shinichi Sunagawa lab, ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland
Investigating protists-bacteria interactions in reef ecosystems.
Einat Segev lab, Weizmann Institute of Science • Israel
Researching algal-bacterial metabolic exchanges and the consequences on bacterial lag phases.
Gabriele Diekert lab, Friedrich Schiller University Jena • Germany
Developed a novel in-situ bioremediation approach.
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