Institute of Virology

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of inflammasome inhibition in human and murine Toxoplasma gondii infections
• Coevolution of Toxoplasma gondii virulence effectors and host resistance GTPases

Group Members:

Team Leader: Tobias Steinfeldt (PD, PhD)
Phone: +49 761 270 83721 or +49 173 4963100
Fax: +49 761 203 6639

• Mateo Murillo León (PhD student), Phone 83725
• Aura María Bastidas Quintero (Master student), Phone 83725

Publications:

PubMed

Open positions:

We are looking for Bachelor and Master students to work on modulation of the host cell immune response by Toxoplasma gondii virulence effectors. We are looking for team players that are interested in studying host-parasite interactions. Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics is beneficial. Interested candidates should make contact for further information: tobias.steinfeldt@uniklinik-freiburg.de or +49 173 4963100.