Prof. Susanne M Bailer | Virology Award | Best Innovation Award
Department Head at Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB), Germany.
Prof. Susanne M. Bailer is a distinguished researcher and academic with expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, and virology. She has a strong background in virus-based technologies and infection biology, focusing on developing innovative therapies and understanding virus-host interactions. Throughout her career, she has held various positions at prestigious institutions, including the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) and the University of Stuttgart. Prof. Bailer has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in virus-based therapies and array technologies, publishing numerous papers in reputable scientific journals. As a lecturer at the University of Stuttgart, she has mentored and inspired many students, contributing to the advancement of virology. Prof. Bailer is actively involved in the scientific community, participating in conferences and seminars to share her findings and collaborate with other experts. Her dedication to excellence and passion for science make her a respected figure in the field of virology, with a profound impact on the scientific community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
The provided content outlines the educational background of Prof. Dr. Susanne Margarete Bailer. It indicates that she studied Biology at the Universities of Ulm and Freiburg, Germany, from 1978 to 1985, and received a Diploma in Biology from the University of Ulm in 1985. She then pursued further studies and obtained a PhD in Natural Sciences (Dr. sc. nat. ETH) from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, Switzerland, in 1990. This section highlights her academic journey, starting from her undergraduate studies to her doctoral degree, showcasing her commitment to scientific research and education.
Research Experience:
Prof. Dr. Susanne Margarete Bailer has extensive research experience spanning several prestigious institutions and universities. She began her postdoctoral research at the NIDDK, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, USA, where she worked from 1991 to 1995. Following this, she continued her postdoctoral work at the Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Germany, from 1995 to 2000. In 2001, she joined the Center for Human and Molecular Biology at the University of Saarland, Germany, as a group leader, a position she held until 2007. From 2007 to 2011, she served as a group leader in the Department of Virology at the Max-von-Pettenkofer-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University München, Germany. Since 2012, Prof. Dr. Bailer has been leading a group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Department Molecular Biotechnology, AG Infection biology and Array technologies in Stuttgart, Germany. Additionally, she has been leading a group at the Institute of Interfacial Process Engineering and Plasma Technology IGVP, AG Biological-Medical Interfaces, University of Stuttgart, Germany, since 2012. In 2019, she assumed the role of heading the Innovation Field Virus-based Technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart and has been leading a new branch, Virus-based Therapies VBT, in Biberach since 2023.
Skills:
Prof. Dr. Susanne Margarete Bailer is a highly accomplished researcher and academic with extensive experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and virology. She has a strong background in virus-based technologies and infection biology, with a focus on developing innovative therapies and understanding virus-host interactions. Her career spans over several decades, during which she has held various positions in prestigious institutions, including the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) and the University of Stuttgart. Prof. Bailer’s research has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of virus-based therapies and array technologies. She has published numerous papers in reputable scientific journals, showcasing her expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. As a lecturer at the University of Stuttgart, she has also mentored and inspired many students, fostering a new generation of researchers in the field of virology.