Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker

virology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
98%	39 years	9.7/10	$$$	3718	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Marburg

Health facility

University Hospital Marburg

Medical unit

Department of medical virology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker is a highly experienced and renowned virologist with 38 years of experience in the field. He obtained his medical license and doctorate in physiological chemistry from the University of Marburg, where he later completed his virology habilitation. He is the Director of the Department of Medical Virology at the University Hospital Marburg. Prof. Becker's exceptional career highlights include founding the Euronet P4 initiative, which focuses on high-security laboratories in the European Union. He has also been a member of various scientific advisory boards and has served as a reviewer for numerous specialist journals. Additionally, his expertise and contributions to virology have led to his induction into the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. With over 3,700 scientific publications to his name, Prof. Becker has made significant contributions to the field of virology. His research interests focus on various aspects of viral pathogenesis, including the morphogenesis and transport of filovirus nucleocapsids, the interaction of viruses with cellular structures, and the regulation of viral RNA synthesis. These achievements reflect his dedication to advancing our understanding of viral diseases and developing strategies for their prevention and treatment. Overall, Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker's extensive experience, notable career achievements, and significant contributions to the field of virology make him an exceptional doctor. His expertise and research in viral pathogenesis have contributed to advancements in the field and have positioned him as a leader in the fight against viral diseases.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1979-1985 Pharmacy studies at the University of Marburg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1986-1988 Dissertation at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University of Marburg
1988 Doctorate in physiological chemistry
2000 Habilitation in virology, University of Marburg
Obtaining specialization in virology

Experience

1989-1990 Euroimmune in Luebeck
1991-1995 Research Associate, Institute for Virology, University of Marburg
1996-2001 University Assistant at the Institute for Virology, University of Marburg
2002-2005 University Lecturer at the Institute for Virology, University of Marburg
2006-2007 Head of the Center for biological safety 5, Robert Koch Institute in Berlin
2007 Director, Department of medical virology at the University Hospital Marburg

Awards & Memberships

2003-2006 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Morphogenesis and transport of nucleocapsid complexes of the Marburg virus", sub-project of SFB 593: "Mechanisms of cellular compartmentalization and their disease-relevant changes"
2003-2008 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Interaction of the matrix proteins and the surface protein of the Marburg virus with cellular structures", sub-project of SFB 535: "Invasion mechanisms and replication strategies of pathogens
2005-2008 Delegate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Global Health Security Action Group
2005-2011 Member of the editorial board at the Journal of Biological Chemistry
2005-2012 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Budding of Marburg virus", sub-project of Priority Program SPP 1175: "Dynamics of Cellular Membranes and their Exploitation by Viruses"
2009 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Morphogenesis and transport of filovirus nucleocapsids", sub-project of SFB 593: "Mechanisms of cellular compartmentalization and their disease-relevant changes"
2010 Medal "100 years of Virology"
2013 Spokesman of the German Research Foundation SFB 1021: "RNA viruses: Metabolism of viral RNA, the immune response of host cells and viral pathogenesis"
2013 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Investigations of filovirus propagation and cellular defense mechanisms against filoviruses in the reservoir host Rousettus aegyptiacus and other fruit bat species", sub-project of SPP 1596: "Ecology and species barriers in novel viral diseases"
2013 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "The adaptation of Marburg virus to rodents as a model for viral pathogenesis with special consideration of the mononuclear phagocytic system", sub-project of SFB 1021: "RNA viruses: metabolism of viral RNA, the immune response of host cells and viral pathogenesis"
2013 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Regulation of filoviral RNA synthesis: The role of RNA structures, RNA-binding proteins and the interaction with the cellular RNAi machinery", sub-project of SFB 1021: "RNA viruses: Metabolism of viral RNA, Immune response of host cells and viral pathogenesis"
2013 Member of the project from German Research Foundation: "Antivirally active factors of the type I interferon systems of bats and humans", sub-project of SPP 1596: "Ecology and species barriers in novel viral diseases"
2015 Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
2020 Translational Infection Research Award of the German Center for Infection Research
Founding Member of the Euronet P4 initiative, high-security laboratories in the European Union
Reviewer for the German Research Foundation
Member of various scientific advisory boards and reviewer for numerous specialist journals