Highly motivated and driven, Katharina Röltgen is an esteemed microbiologist and immunologist renowned for her exceptional laboratory techniques, analytical prowess, and problem-solving acumen. With over a decade of experience, she has pioneered in developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic assays and reagents, consistently demonstrating leadership and mentoring skills alongside a distinguished publication record.
Katharina currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, a position she has held since February 2023. She excels in navigating interdisciplinary and multicultural work environments, even under high-stress conditions. Prior to this role, she significantly impacted as a Research Scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine from February 2018 to January 2023, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Her academic journey began with a Research Fellowship at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, from November 2012 to January 2018, in Basel, Switzerland. During this period, Katharina developed a keen interest in public health challenges, specifically concerning infectious diseases.
Katharina’s extensive research portfolio covers crucial aspects of microbiology and immunology. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers, including:
Studies on antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infections, contributing to understanding disease severity and outcomes. Research on SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and large-scale COVID-19 testing among healthcare personnel. Groundbreaking work on Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical disease, exploring its diagnosis, transmission, and immunological aspects. Investigating the epidemiology and genetic diversity of viruses such as Hepatitis B and D in African communities. Katharina’s research has been published in leading journals such as Science Immunology, Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Cell Host Microbe, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Interests
- Tending to her plants
- Making just one more cup of coffee
- Cross-country skiing