Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Thomas Hesterkamp has a diverse work experience in the field of infection research and project management. Thomas started their career as a Research Scientist at Arpida AG in 1998 and worked there until 2000. After that, they joined Evotec International Ltd and held the position of EVP Science and Innovation for 13 years, from 2000 to 2013. In 2013, they joined both the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research and the German Center for Infection Research as the Head of the Translational Project Management Office, where they are currently employed.
Thomas Hesterkamp earned a Research Doctorate in Human Biology from the Centre for Molecular Biology University of Heidelberg, where they studied from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, they completed their Promotion in Human Biology at The Philipp University of Marburg from 1987 to 1992.
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Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
At the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, scientists investigate the mechanisms of infectious diseases and their defence. We systematically develop the results of basic research towards medical application. The scientific questions we work on include: What makes bacteria or viruses pathogens? Why are some people particularly sensitive, while others are resistant to infections? How can we intervene in infection processes? How do we transfer our findings to human applications? To clarify such questions, we are studying pathogens that are medically relevant or that can be used as models for research into infections. Understanding these mechanisms will help to combat infectious diseases with new drugs and vaccines. Imprint: <https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/de/impressum>