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Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker

virology
virology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%38 years9.7/10$$$3718No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Marburg
Health facility
University Hospital Marburg

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

50 expert tags for Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker. Our tools analyze the strengths of the doctor using artificial intelligence. Check the data selected according to the AI policy below.
virus
cancer
children
infection
marburg virus
covid19
hiv
brain
lung
filovirus
staphylococcus aureus
epithelial cells
virology
ebolavirus
cognitive tempo symptoms
immune response
hepatitis b
antiretroviral therapy
entamoeba histolytica
east respiratory syndrome
airway epithelial cells
cerebrospinal fluid
inflammatory bowel
alveolar macrophage
hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction
bronchial epithelial cell
inflammation necrosis syndrome
cytomegalovirus
papillomavirus
ebola vaccine
paranasal sinuses
mycobacterium chimaera
natural killer cell
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
abdominal pain
tenofovir
blood cell
encephalitis virus
ritonavir
atazanavir
saquinavir
rna viruses
viral pathogenesis
viruses metabolism
hepatitis c
fulminant hepatitis
adenovirus
recurring osteomyelitis
adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
infections mediastinitis

Resume (CV)

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

Publications

3,718 scientific publications from Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker. Check the most relevant ones according to the editorial policy below.

Associations Between Anxiety and Home Learning Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

October, 2023

Attentional prioritisation and facilitation for similar stimuli in visual working memory.

October, 2023

Synergistic anticancer activity of combined ATR and ribonucleotide reductase inhibition in Ewing's sarcoma cells.

September, 2023

Location

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Conradistraße, 10, 35043
Marburg, Germany
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What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker?

The primary specialization of the doctor is virology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker has been practicing for more than 38 years.

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What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in virus, cancer, children, infection, marburg virus.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Becker doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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