Prof. Dr. Ralf Weiskirchen is a full professor and head of the Institute of Molecular Pathobiochemistry, Experimental Gene Therapy and Clinical Chemistry (IFMPEGKC) at the RWTH University Aachen. He earned his PhD at the Institute of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne in 1994. Based on his academic training and research experience, he has an excellent background in multiple biological disciplines, including molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and genetics. His research focus is the analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of hepatic disease. Particularly, he explores the immunobiology of the liver from its native state to chronic inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and cancer, with special emphasis on cytokine/chemokine activities and the identification of novel laboratory biomarkers for individual conditions.
