I've been doing virology research and teaching in Germany, the USA and the UK. My favorite virus is the human cytomegalovirus (hCMV). hCMV is an important, but somewhat neglected pathogen and the most complex known human virus. My lab members and I are committed to understanding this virus and to helping others develop novel prevention, detection and treatment strategies for hCMV infection. We also provide training in basic lab skills and molecular virology to undergraduate, PhD and MD students.