New Research Group

We are excited to welcome Jonathan Bohlen as a Junior Group Leader at the Gene Center starting on August 1, 2024. Jonathan studied Molecular Biology at the University of Heidelberg and earned his PhD at the German Cancer Research Center DKFZ. In recent years, he has conducted his research at the Institute Imagine, Hospital Necker, focusing on mRNA translation and its role in human immunity. Welcome, Jonathan!

Bohlen Lab - mRNA Translation in Human Immunity

Our research group is dedicated to investigating the regulation of mRNA translation and its critical role in cellular and organismal processes. Despite its importance, translational control in human physiology remains poorly understood, primarily due to the limited availability of live, primary samples at scale. Leukocyte biology offers a practical model for studying mRNA translation in primary physiological functions. Human leukocytes are readily available and can be cultured in large quantities, making them an ideal system for our research.

For more information please visit the Bohlen lab website.