22 Apr

LSM Lecture - Simon Heilbronner

Date:

Wed:
5:00 pm

22 April 2026

Location:

LMU Biocenter, G00.031

Staphylococcocus aureus in context of the nasal microbiome and invasive disease – scientific concepts and experimental approaches

About Simon Heilbronner´s research:

Simon Heilbronner and his lab study Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium carried in the nose by one in three people worldwide and a leading cause of serious infections. With antibiotic-resistant strains like MRSA on the rise, his work aims to develop new prevention and treatment strategies across three areas: understanding how the pathogen acquires nutrients to cause disease, exploring how the nasal microbiome can naturally protect against colonization, and developing predictive diagnostic tools using metagenomic sequencing to identify patients at risk before infection occurs.

Learn more: Research Prof. Dr. Simon Heilbronner

The LSM Lecture Series is a recurring academic event where LSM faculty members and occasional external speakers share their latest research with LSM students to explore diverse ideas, spark curiosity, and foster dialogue across the LSM community.

The event is open to all members of the university community!