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About myself
I lead the Phylogenomics unit at the Robert Koch Institute. Originally a mathematician, I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on virus phylodynamics. I have focused my career on infectious disease evolution and dynamics. My main goal is to improve our understanding of how pathogens evolve and spread.
About my expertise
I am a scientist specializing in infectious disease dynamics, molecular epidemiology, and phylodynamics. My research is centered on understanding how pathogens spread and evolve, which plays a role in pandemic preparedness and response. With experience in computational modeling and genomic analysis, I have contributed to the development of tools such as BEAST 2 that support analysis of infectious disease outbreaks. Through my work, I aim to provide insights into pathogen transmission, ancient diseases, and the evolutionary mechanisms that shape epidemics.
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