Friedrich Frischknecht - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Friedrich Frischknecht is a researcher affiliated with the Integrative Parasitology, Center for Infectious Diseases at Heidelberg University Medical School in Germany. His work is primarily focused on the field of parasitology, with a special emphasis on malaria research. His contributions to the scientific community involve understanding the mechanisms of malaria parasite transmission and proliferation, as well as exploring the structural biology of parasites.

Research Contributions

Friedrich Frischknecht has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in the study of malaria. His recent research includes exploring the disintegration of Plasmodium sporozoites during skin passage, investigating blood-brain barrier disruptions in malaria-induced brain edema, and examining the rapid proliferation of Plasmodium falciparum through asynchronous nuclear cycles. His work also delves into the ultrastructural characterization of parasites and the development of tools for transcriptome profiling. His research efforts aim to uncover novel insights into the transmission and invasion mechanisms of malaria parasites, which are crucial for developing better therapeutic and preventive strategies.

Aliases

Friedrich Frischknecht is also known by the aliases F Frischknecht and F. Frischknecht in various scientific publications. These variations of his name are used interchangeably in research articles and citations.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Citation Count 6449
H-index 44
Paper Count 171

Publications:

DOI: 10.1101/2021.03.03.433767

Year: 2021

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