Our Mission
Research on host-microbe interactions has become an emerging cross-disciplinary field. In both vertebrates as well as invertebrates a complex microbiome confers immunological, metabolic and behavioural benefits; its disturbance can contribute to the development of disease states. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling interactions within the metaorganisms are poorly understood and many key interactions between the associated organisms remain unknown.
We are particularly interested in:
- the specific functional consequences of the interactions,
- the underlying regulatory principles,
- and also the resulting impact on host life history and evolutionary fitness in selected host systems.
Academic Profile of the Collaborative Research Centre 1182
Novel insights into above topics have already been obtained by the members of the CRC 1182. Our consortium is thus in an ideal position to join forces to deepen our understanding of the metaorganism and validate our findings across the different model systems. In summary, the CRC 1182 “Origin and Function of Metaorganisms” will focus on a research field of high current interest, namely the evolutionary dynamics within metaorganisms and the molecular interactions involved. To achieve such an integrated view on the metaorganism, our consortium will focus on three main themes: A) Evolution and Ecology, B) Recognition and Communication, C) Function and Life History. The research projects get assistance by the Z, INF and PR projects of the Science Support.
Organizational Structure of the Collaborative Research Centre 1182
Speaker & Vice-Speaker
Prof. Dr. Tal Dagan
Executive Board
Prof. Dr. Tal Dagan
Steering Committee
Prof. Dr. Tal Dagan
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Thomas C.G. Bosch
Prof. Dr. Mathieu Groussin
Prof. Dr. Olivia Roth
Prof. Dr. Ruth Anne Schmitz-Streit
Dr. Victor Manuel Flores-Núñez
Scientific Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. Nicole Dubilier
Prof. Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai
Prof. Dr. Andreas Peschel
All Principle Investigators form the CRC 1182 Membership Meeting, seven of them are elected as the decision-making Steering Committee. It is complemented by two elected representatives of the associated young researchers. In addition, the center receives counseling from renowned international scientists forming the CRC 1182 Scientific Advisory Board.
Contact
Collaborative Research Centre 1182
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Hinrich Schulenburg
Kiel University
Zoological Institute
Am Botanischen Garten 1-9
D-24118 Kiel
Vice-Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Tal Dagan
Kiel University
Institute for General Microbiology
Am Botanischen Garten 11
D-
24118 Kiel
Administrative Manager:
Anika Hintz
Kiel University
Zoological Institute
Am Botanischen Garten 1-9
D-24118 Kiel
Scientific Manager:
Dr. Barbara Cania
Kiel University
Institute for General Microbiology
Am Botanischen Garten 11
D-24118 Kiel
Public Outreach:
Christian Urban
Kiel University
Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4,
D-24118 Kiel