Ursula Hofer

Ursula Hofer is an accomplished editor and medical professional with extensive experience in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology. Currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Infectious Diseases since August 2022, Ursula has held key editorial positions at Nature Publishing Group, including Chief Editor of Nature Reviews Microbiology. Ursula's previous roles range from project management in medical education at Ludwig Maximillians University to consultancy in healthcare and biotechnology. Notably, Ursula has a strong background in research, including a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Zurich, coupled with a medical degree from the University of Berne. Ursula has contributed significantly to scientific literature and has experience in clinical practice as an immunologist.