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Wilfried Posch

Wilfried POSCH
Assoz.-Prof. PD Mag. Dr.rer.nat.

Tel.: +43 (0)512 9003-70706
E-Mail: wilfried.posch@i-med.ac.at

Biographical sketch

Molecular biology studies at the University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria – Master of Science and PhD in Immunology/Virology/Host-Pathogen Interaction – Antigen-presenting cells (Dendritic cells) – Pathogens (HIV, Influenza, SARS-CoV-2) – Systemic and Cellular Complement – Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes – T Helper Cells - Molecular Diagnostics

Current Position

Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Education

2018	Habilitation in Immunology at the Medical University of Innsbruck ‘Modulation of Host Immunity: Characterization of Dendritic Cell Functions at Pathogen Entry Sites’
2010	Doctoral thesis (Dr.rer.nat.) Molecular biology at the University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck Austria; ‘Complement opsonization as potential DC vaccination strategy for HIV-1’ passed with distinction
2007	Master of Science (Mag.rer.nat.) Molecular biology at the University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria; *‘Selftransfecting CMCOs as promising candidates for inhibition of HIV-replication in vivo’* passed with distinction
1999	Matura BRG Wörgl/Natural Science branch

Career History

since 2023	Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases (tenure track position §99(5) UG 2002)
2021 - 2023	Assistant Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases (tenure track position §99(5) UG 2002)
2018 - 2021	Group leader position within the Immunology Unit of the Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology
2016-2/2020	Head of Molecular Diagnostics, Division of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
2015-11/2020	Senior Scientist (permanent position), Division of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
2011-2015	Post-Doc, Division of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
2011-2012	Visiting scientist at the INSERM UMR-S945 Faculté de Médecine, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France (efis-IL fellowship)
2010-2011	Post-Doc, Division of Virology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
2008-2009	Visiting scientist at University College London, Division of Infection and Immunity, collaboration with Prof. Paul Kellam, London, UK (efis-IL fellowship)

Projects

Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftl. Forschung CURE-Treating SARS-CoV-2 infection in human 3D respiratory models	FWF/ standing alone	2020-2024
Tiroler Innovationsförderung/Land Tirol Antiviral testing of Salopur MSP (Ökopur GmbH) aiganst SARS-CoV-2	Land Tirol	2021-2022
Tiroler Innovationsförderung/Land Tirol Development of an innovative disinfection system based on UV-C LED technology	Land Tirol	2020-2021
Oesterreichische Nationalbank Anniversary Fund (ÖNB, project 17614) The role of Systemic and Cellular Complement in Human Dendritic Cells	OeNB	2018-2021
Tyrolean Science Fund (TWF; D-155140-016-011) IL15-DCs: New DC-based Vaccination Tool against HIV	TWF	2010-2012
Oesterreichische Nationalbank Anniversary Fund (ÖNB, project 14875) Dendritic cell modulation in chronic HIV infection by opportunistic pathogens	OeNB	2012-2014
Austrian Science Fund (FWF, P25389-B13) Deciphering the role of Th17 cells in HIV infection	FWF	2012-2017

Awards and Prizes obtained

Prof. Dr. Ernst Brandl Prize for innovative and forward-looking achievements https://www.i-med.ac.at/mypoint/thema/763646.html	Prof. Dr. Ernst Brandl Stiftung	2021
Young Investigator Award https://www.i-med.ac.at/mypoint/thema/711142.html	German AIDS Society	2017
Dr. Otto-Seibert Prize for research on socially disadvantaged Publication prize https://www.i-med.ac.at/mypoint/news/704013.html	Seibert Foundation	2016
Austrian Microbiology Prize Publication prize https://www.i-med.ac.at/mypoint/news/702045.html	Austrian Society for Hygiene, Microbiology and Preventive Medicine	2016
Prize of the Principality of Liechtenstein for scientific research Publication prize https://www.i-med.ac.at/pr/presse/ 2015/19.html	Principality of Liechtenstein	2015
efis-IL fellowship INSERM UMR-S945 Faculté de Médecine, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France https://www.efis.org/efis-support/ efis-il-fellowships/index.html	EFIS	2011-2012
efis-IL fellowship Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London (UCL), London, UK https://www.efis.org/efis-support/ efis-il-fellowships/index.html	EFIS	2008-2009

Publications

Other activities

Functions in scientific societies

2023	Secretary Protocol and Board Member of the Austrian Society of Allergology and Immunology (ÖGAI) https://oegai.org/
2021	Secretary Protocol and Board Member of the Austrian Society of Allergology and Immunology (ÖGAI) https://oegai.org/
2019	Board Member of the Austrian Society of Allergology and Immunology (ÖGAI) https://oegai.org/

Conference committees

2023	Scientific Programme Committee European Congress of Immunology 2024 in Dublin, Ireland https://eci2024.org/
2016	Local OrganizingCommittee and Scientific Committee, OEGAI Annual Meeting 2016 http://www.oegai-2016.com/en/welcome/37/local-organizing-committee.html?hm=37

Other non-scientific activities at the Medical University of Innsbruck

since 2016	Member of the Work Council for the Scientific Personnel https://www.i-med.ac.at/betriebsrat1/betriebsraete.html
since 2016	Substitute member of the University Senate (‘Liste Life Sciences – Mittelbau’) Medical University of Innsbruck https://www.i-med.ac.at/universitaet/senat/index.html.en

Teaching

Hygiene und Medizinische Mikrobiologie