Research

Multiscale models of bacterial cell-​cell interactions

We are intrigued by the many ways bacteria interact with other cells. Our goal is to establish mechanistic models of macromolecular machines mediating these cell-​cell interactions. 

We integrate information from the molecular to the cellular and intercellular scale, by combining our key technique cryo-​electron tomography (cryoET) with other imaging techniques and functional assays.

Our scientific interests are focused on the following areas:
1) different types of cell-​cell interactions
2) the development of methods
3) urinary tract infections (Weiss sub-group)