Assoc. Prof. Johannes Wagener
Associate Professor Consultant, Clinical Microbiology
- Research Institute:
Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI)
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- Research Area(s):
Antifungals; Biomarker development; Invasive fungal infections, aspergillosis, candidiasis, aspergillus, candida.
Research Description:
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in humans are associated with high mortality rates. Especially severely immunocompromised individuals are at risk. Candida and Aspergillus species are the most important causes of IFI in Europe. The main reasons for the often fatal outcome of these infections are late diagnosis, limited treatment options and antifungal resistance. Our research is directed towards better understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases caused by fungal pathogens. In addition, we evaluate novel diagnostics for fungal, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections.
