We are currently working on three different research areas in our institute. In addition we are working on the joint project SFB 766. Please click on a subject to get more information on a specific topic.

Prof. Dr. Forchhammer

Research focus

• PII-signal tranduction systems in bacteria 
• Stress acclimation in cyanobacteria:
  • Nutrient Starvation
  • Ammonium stress acclimation

PD Dr. Maldener

• Differentiation in multicellular cyanobacteria

Dr. Björn Watzer

•  Production of Cyanophycin from Cyanobacteria

Dr. Khaled Selim

•  Coordination of central metabolism via PII and PII-like signaling 

Joint Projects (SFB 766)

• The cell wall of Nostocales and its role in cell-cell communication