Prof. Dr. Oliver Daumke leads a research group for structure and membrane interaction of G-proteins for structure and membrane interaction of G-proteins at the Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin. The focus of his work is to determine the function of the innate immune system and to understand the cellular resistance against a wide range of pathogens such as influenza viruses.
	Dr. Jan Peter Böttcher is the specialist for biological threats and special pathogens at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin. He has worked on an Ebola diagnostic mission in the European Mobile Laboratory. He holds a PhD in infection biology and a MSc in international health.
	Dr. Christian Althaus is the head of the Immuno-Epidemiology Research Group at the University of Bern, focusing on the dynamics of viruses, emerging infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance.
	Dr. Matthias Heinig leads a data-driven research group on genetic and epigenetic gene regulation at the HelmholtzZentrum münchen, a German research center for environmental health.
	Dr. Sebastian Banhart is an infection specialist and author of several peer-reviewed research articles on ResearchGate.

Dr. Jørgen Thorball MD, medical specialist in translational medicine and serial entrepreneur with a solid track record of developing medical innovations for people in need. Amongst other leading positions Dr. Thorball held senior management roles at Pharmacia and Novozymes and is currently managing director of XOVENTURE and Rigi.care. Linkedin