Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
93%	37 years	9.7/10	$$$$	624	39	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Institute for virology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer is a highly accomplished virologist working at the Institute for Virology at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich, Germany. With an impressive career spanning various prestigious institutions, she has made significant contributions to the field of virology. Prof. Dr. Protzer has published over 600 scientific papers focusing on hepatitis B and C viruses, liver cancer, and immunotherapy. Her expertise and vast experience in viral infections make her a leader in the research and treatment of liver diseases. Throughout her career, Prof. Dr. Protzer has held key roles in renowned organizations, including the German Center for Infection Research and the Global Virus Network, demonstrating her leadership and influence within the scientific community. Her groundbreaking research on the genetic architecture of COVID-19 and the global distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of viral diseases. With numerous awards and recognitions, including the prestigious Heinz Meier-Leibnitz Medal, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer is a trailblazer in virology and a trusted expert in the field.

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Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Medical School, University of Erlangen
1989-1996 Internships in Frankfurt and Mainz, Hepatology / Infectious Diseases
1996 Specialist for Internal Medicine (board exam)
1996-1997 Postdoctoral fellowship
1996-2000 Postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Molecular Biology, University of Heidelberg
2000-2002 Research group leader, Institute of Virology, University of Heidelberg, Germany
2002-2007 Assistant professor for “Molecular Infectiology”, University of Cologne, Germany
2005 Specialist for Medical Microbiology and Virology (board exam)
2007 Full professor (W3), Chair for Virology and Director of the Institutes of Virology, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen

Experience

1996 Specialist in Internal Medicine, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (HMGU), Munich, Germany
1997-2000 Stipend for the promotion of university teachers
1997-2002 Postdoc at the Center for Molecular Biology, Heidelberg, Medical Faculty, Technical University Munich (TUM) (‘German Elite University’), Munich, Germany
2002-2007 Head of the Junior Research Group on Molecular Infectiology at the University of Cologne, Endoderm Development and Regeneration group at Institute of Stem Cell Research, HMGU, Munich, Germany
2006 President elect of the International Meeting on Hepatitis B Viruses
2007 Double appointment as director of the Institute of Virology of Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich
2011-2019 Member of the executive board of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
2015 President elect of the German Association for the Study of the Liver
2019 Spokesperson of the Translation Unit Hepatitis
2020-2021 Member of the expert groups of the Bavarian State ministries and the Federal Chancellery

Awards & Memberships

2006 Member of the organizing committee of the Int. Meeting on Hepatitis B Viruses
2007 Co-coordinator of the German Guidelines for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection
2010-2013 Member of the advisory board “Health research” of the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF)
2010 2nd Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Technische Universität München, for the promotion of young scientists
2011 Member of the advisory board of the Heinrich-Pette Institute for Experimental Virology, Hamburg
2011-2015 Vice chair of the Executive Board of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
2012-2015 German representative within the Global Virus Network
2013 Member of the advisory board of the University Hospital Cologne
2020 Heinz Meier-Leibnitz Medal
2021 DZIF Prize for Translational Research
2022 Award of the Bavarian Order of Merit

Languages

English

German

Publications

Novel digital droplet inverse PCR assay shows that natural clearance of hepatitis B infection is associated with fewer viral integrations.

December, 2025

Clinical results of an HBV-specific T-cell receptor-T-cell therapy (SCG101) in patients with HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma treated in an investigator-initiated, interventional trial.

22 August, 2025

Multi-proteomic profiling of the varicella-zoster virus-host interface reveals host susceptibilities to severe infection.

August, 2025

Location

Ismaninger Str., 22, 81675 Munich, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer works at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich.

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer?

The primary specialization of the doctor is virology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Protzer has been practicing for more than 37 years.