Director: | Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulf Dittmer |
E-Mail: | |
Office: | Katrin Palupsky |
Telefon: | +49 (0) 201-723-35 50 |
Fax: | +49 (0) 201-723-68 50 |
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Deputy Director: | Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Voigt |
Diagnostics
The Institute for Virology offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests for viral infections. It services not only Essen University Hospital but also numerous other institutes supplying samples by mail.
Focus areas
Another important field involves consultations on diagnostics, epidemiology and prevention of infections.
The Institute supplies reference viral strains for the evaluation of typing methods on a molecular basis (HCV genotyping panel). A more detailed characterization of HCV isolates is provided by the German National Reference Center for Hepatitis C.
Special consultations
Vaccination counseling for travelers by prior appointment: Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fields of Research
Pathogenesis and prevention of viral hepatitis and retroviral infections:
Staff
The Institute employs 7 scientists including 5 physicians (2 laboratory medicine specialists, 1 specialist each in microbiology, virology, infection epidemiology).
Advanced specialized medical expertise at the Institute is in laboratory medicine, microbiology, virology, infection epidemiology, clinical chemistry, molecular biology, and immunology.