Dirk Grimm - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Dirk Grimm is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence CellNetworks at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Virology, Heidelberg University Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. His work predominantly focuses on the use of viral vectors for gene delivery and therapy, with a particular emphasis on adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) and their applications in treating various diseases.

Research Contributions

Dirk Grimm has made significant contributions to the field of gene therapy and virology. His research includes the development and enhancement of synthetic adeno-associated viral vectors for targeted gene delivery, which holds promise for treating neurological and hearing disorders. He has also contributed to the understanding of immune barriers in vivo, the role of natural killer cells in reprogramming, and the use of RNA interference (RNAi) for suppressing viral infections like SARS-CoV-2. His work extends to exploring novel ways to enhance the specificity and safety of these gene therapy methods.

Aliases

Dirk Grimm is also known by the aliases D Grimm and D. Grimm.

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Total Papers 198
Total Citations 17,086
h-index 50

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