Research Group Christoph Messner

Keywords

Proteomics, Precision Medicine, Biomarker

Summary & Mission statement

My mission is to translate proteomics-driven insights into clinically actionable tools that improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of immune-related diseases and cancer.

Overview

Proteins are the functional units of cells—central to all biological processes—which is why they play such a critical role in disease and why it is essential to measure them. Our team has deep expertise in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, with a strong foundation in method development and systems biology. We apply advanced proteomic technologies across a wide range of sample types, enabling large cohort studies and systematic screens of perturbed cells. We also specialize in studying post-translational modifications, particularly glycosylation, and their functional consequences. Ultimately, our goal is to uncover molecular mechanisms and biomarkers in immunology and oncology, accelerate the clinical translation of proteomic insights, and drive innovation in diagnostics.

Proteomics for Precision Medicine

We use high-throughput technologies to define disease subgroups and associate protein profiles with clinical outcomes.