1972-1978: Studies in Chemistry, Universität Freiburg and IC London; 1975-1976 Dr. Carl-Duisberg-Stipend, IC London; 1977: Diploma (DIC) Imperial College of Science & Technology, London; 1982: Graduation Dr. rer nat.; 1982: Otto-Hahn-Medal of the Max-Planck-Society (MPG); 1983-1985: Post-doc with Prof. Dr. Gary K. Schoolnik, Stanford University; 1985-1992: Research Group Leader (Ass. Prof./C3), ZMBH, Universität Heidelberg; 1988: Habilitation in Microbiology, Universität Heidelberg; 1991: Hygiene-Prize of the Rudolf-Schülke Foundation; 1992: Chair Institute of Infectiology, ZMBE, Universität Münster; 1992: Max-von-Pettenkofer Prize; 1999: Distinguished Lectureship (DAAK) UC Berkeley; 2003: Visiting Professor, Department of Public Health, UC Berkeley; 2006: Speaker, International Graduate School GRK1409; 2007: Vice-Dean for Research, Medical Faculty, Universität Münster.
Molecular Biology of Inflammation