Working group members
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Head of Group

Research group leader
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 223
Tel: +49 40 2395-27235
Key aspects of activity
- Skin quality and skin ageing
- Skin physiology and pathology
- Dermatocosmetics
- Minimally invasive cosmetic and dermacosmetic procedures
- In vivo and ex vivo evaluation of drugs/topicals/cosmetics on the epidermis and dermis
- GCP-compliant clinical studies (phase lb-lV)
Front office

Cosmetic Sciences Secretariat
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 224
Tel: +49 40 2395-27235
Postdoctoral researchers

Photo: Heike Buntrock
Research associate
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 225
Tel: +49 40 2395-27225
Key aspects of activity
- Skin / hair conditions and quality of life
- Minimally invasive procedures and quality of life
- Biophysical measurement methods for in vivo evaluation of skin and scalp conditions (including exposome influence on skin barrier, skin ageing)
- Skin quality, atopic dermatitis, acne and sensitive skin
- Participation in clinical studies, GCP-certified (AMG and MPDG)
Research associates

Research associate and Pharmacist
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 221
Tel: +49 40 2395-27242
Key aspects of activity
- Coordination and implementation of clinical studies
- Research on medicinal products and medical devices
- Pharmaceutical support and advice
- Safety and regulation of medicinal products and cosmetics
- Participation in clinical trials, GCP-certified (AMG and MPDG)

Research associate, State-approved cosmetician
Institut für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie
AG Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 225
Tel: +49 40 2395-27225
Key aspects of activity
- Dermatocosmetics
- Apparative cosmetics
- Food supplements
Research assistant
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 114
Tel: +49 40 2395-27225
Key aspects of activity
- Micronutrient therapist
- Alternative practitioner
- State-certified cosmetician
- Participation in clinical studies, GCP-certified (AMG and MPDG)

Photo: Tillmann Reuther
Research associates
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 222
Tel: +49 40 2395-27236
Key aspects of activity
- Biophysiological measurement methods
- Molecular skin physiology
- Applied cosmetic chemistry
- Clinical testing according to GCP

Photo: palina-scerbakova
Research associates
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 221
Tel: +49 40 2395-27232
Key aspects of activity
- Aesthetics and attractiveness research
Others
Tutor
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Tutor
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Tutor
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Tutor
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher