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Research Unit Molecular Epidemiology

The Research Unit of Molecular Epidemiology (AME) analyses population-based cohorts and case studies for specific diseases, using genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and functional analyses. The aim of this research unit is to decipher the molecular mechanisms of complex diseases like type 2 diabetes or obesity. The unit administers the biological specimen repository of the Department of Epidemiology and stores the samples for national and international projects.

The Research Unit of Molecular Epidemiology (AME) analyses population-based cohorts and case studies for specific diseases, using genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and functional analyses. The aim of this research unit is to decipher the molecular mechanisms of complex diseases like type 2 diabetes or obesity. The unit administers the biological specimen repository of the Department of Epidemiology and stores the samples for national and international projects.

Research Groups

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Biobanking, Data and ELSI

The working group deals with topics regarding biobanking, ELSI questions and biodata management as basis for molecular epidemiology.

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Molecular Diagnostics
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Dr. Melanie Waldenberger

Complex Diseases

The working group aims to decipher the molecular underpinnings of complex traits and the effect of environment and lifestyle on (epi-)genomic regulation.

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Dr. Harald Grallert

Diabetes and Related Traits

The working group aims to elucidate molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, using this information to refine subtype definitions for precision medicine.

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People at Molecular Epidemiology

Dr. Christian Gieger

Head of Research Unit 'Molecular Epidemiology', Scientist
Porträt Melanie Waldenberger

Dr. Melanie Waldenberger

Senior Scientist, Head of Research Group 'Complex Diseases' View profile

Dr. Harald Grallert

Scientist, Head of Research Group 'Diabetes and Related Traits'
Porträt Bettina Lorenz-Depiereux

Dr. Bettina Lorenz-Depiereux

Senior Scientist, Head of Research Group „BDE“ / QM-B
Porträt Natascha Strauß

Natascha Strauss

Secretary
Porträt Pamela Matias Garcia

Pamela Matias Garcia

Postdoc, Deputy Head of Research Group 'Complex Diseases'
Porträt Stephanie Mach-Kolb

Stephanie Mach-Kolb

Science Manager
Porträt Monica Gomez

Monica del Carmen Gomez Alonso

PhD Student

Hans Demski

IT-Manager

Qiuling Dong

PhD Student
Porträt Jiefei Niu

Jiefei Niu

PhD Student

Dr. Sapna Sharma

Senior Scientist
Porträt Nadine Lindemann

Nadine Lindemann

Technician

Ritika Sharma

PhD Student (visiting)
Porträt Julia Groth

Dr. Julia Groth

Project Manager Biobanking
Porträt Andrea Kühn-Steven

Dr. Andrea Kühn-Steven

Scientist, Deputy Head „BDE“ / QM-B
Porträt Monika Kraus

Dr. Monika Kraus

Scientist

Liye Lai

PhD Student
Porträt Marketa Rynesova

Markéta Fuchs (née Rynesova)

PhD Student

Dr. Thomas Delerue

Postdoc
Porträt Alicia Podadera

Alicia Podadera Herreros

PhD Student

Claudia Corsten

TA

Andreas Schmidt

Guest PhD Student

Jiaqi Zheng

PhD Student
Porträt Homa Bazireh

Homa Bazireh

PhD Student

Dr. Esienanwan Efiong

Postdoc
Porträt Elke Rodriguez

Dr. Elke Rodriguez

Senior Scientist

Aiman Farzeen

PhD Student
Porträt Chisom Soremekun

Chisom Soremekun

Visiting PhD Student
Porträt Jonathan Adam

Jonathan Adam

Scientist

Dr. Bärbel Fösel

Senior Scientist

Manuela Scheuner

Scientist / Deputy QM-B

Kathrin Hill

Technician

Sylwia Pietrasik

TA
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Aloysious Alonso Lubega

IT and Data Manager

Dr. Sonja Kunze

Senior Scientist

Lilia Lang

Med. Documentarist

Marc Müller

Science Manager

Dr. Aayah Nounu

Postdoc

Contact Director

Dr. Christian Gieger

Head of Research Unit 'Molecular Epidemiology', Scientist

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