Lutz Krause

Associate Professor Lutz Krause is an internationally recognised expert in the application of big data methods to understand molecular biology who oversees the biostatistics work at Microba. As Chief Scientific Officer, his expertise in identifying therapeutic leads and developing diagnostics using artificial intelligence plays an integral role in meeting clinical needs with diagnostic and therapeutic assets. Associate Professor Lutz received his PhD in Bioinformatics and Genome Research from Bielefeld University, Germany and has worked with numerous high impact research teams, including the Nestlé Research Institute where he studied the role of the gut microbiota in health and disease. Following his research at Nestlé he was recruited to QIMR Berghofer to head the Bioinformatics team and in 2014 he joined The University of Queensland as Principal Research Fellow. Associate Professor Lutz continues to lead diagnostic and therapeutic work in key areas of human health and disease with Dr Páraic Ó Cuív.