Research

The institute’s mission statement

"The Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV), investigates the biology of human pathogenic viruses.
It is our aim to unravel the molecular mechanisms that control viral life cycles and virus induced pathogenesis. This research will provide novel targets and therapeutic approaches for established and emerging viral disease."

Contact

Dr. Franziska Ahnert-Michel

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Mission and Vision

As a Leibniz Institute, the LIV is a subject-focused research institute of national standing. The institute’s socio-political and scientific mission embodies basic and applied research in the field of human pathogenic viruses. The institute’s mission statement sets forth: "Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV), investigates the biology of human pathogenic viruses. It is our aim to unravel the molecular mechanisms that control viral life cycles and virus induced pathogenesis. This research will provide novel targets and therapeutic approaches for established and emerging viral disease." Scientific investigations are organized into main subject areas within two program areas.

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Research Teams

The LIV’s research units currently consist of six research departments, two research unit and three independent junior research groups and three associated groups.

Publications

A large number of publications have been published by scientists at the LIV. On our publications page you can easily filter them and get an overview.

Research Profile

The two coordinated program areas (PB) Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis (PB1) and Innovative Antiviral Therapies (PB2) represent the LIV’s research principles and shape its Research Profile.

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Technologies

The subjects and methods of the technology platforms strictly adhere to the institute’s development and research goals in both program areas.

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Education

The promotion and training of junior scientists assumes a central role at the LIV. In addition, the LIV’s administrative department offers a three year dual training opportunity for office administration.