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Volker Heussler is a full Professor of Molecular Parasitology at the University of Bern's Institute of Cell Biology. His research focuses on the development of Plasmodium parasites, the causative agent of malaria, particularly during the liver stage of their life cycle. Heussler seeks to understand how these parasites proliferate and survive within hepatocytes utilizing molecular analysis of parasite-host cell interactions. His team employs advanced techniques such as live-cell microscopy and intravital imaging to study the cellular dynamics of these interactions. Heussler has a strong interest in the application of this knowledge to create live vaccine strains and drug-based strategies to combat malaria infection, as well as understanding the mechanisms behind the liver stage's relative under-studied nature compared to the blood stage. He has led numerous research initiatives including the SystemsX project MalarX and has over 20 years of experience in the field.
Institute of Cell Biology • Bern, Switzerland
Leading research in Molecular Parasitology and studying Plasmodium parasites.
Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Cell Biology and Molecular Parasitology.
Bernhard-Nocht-Institute of Tropical Medicine • Hamburg, Germany
Directed research efforts focused on malaria parasites.
University of Bern, VetSuisse Faculty, Institute of Pathology • Bern, Switzerland
Conducted research on various aspects of pathogenesis associated with parasitic infections.
International Livestock Research Institute • Nairobi, Kenya
Engaged in research focused on livestock diseases and parasites.
Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).