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 42838-7234
Fax: +49 40 42838-4823
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 42838-7235
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 42838-7225
Fax: +49 40 42838-4823
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 42838-7242
Fax: +49 40 42731-4823
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 42838-7225
Fax: +49 40 42731-4823
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: 225
Tel: +49 40 42838-7242
Fax: +49 40 42731-4823

Photo: Tillmann Reuther
Research associates
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 222
Tel: +49 40 42838-7236
Fax: +49 40 42838-4823
Key aspects of activity
- Biophysiological measurement methods
- Molecular skin physiology
- Applied cosmetic chemistry
- Clinical testing according to GCP

Research associate
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 225
Tel: +49 40 42838-7225
Fax: +49 40 42731-4823
Key aspects of activity
- Coordinator of clinical studies (AMG, MPDG)
- Biophysical measurement methods for the in vivo evaluation of skin conditions
- GCP-certified study coordinator

Photo: palina-scerbakova
Research associates
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Group Kerscher
Papendamm 21
20146 Hamburg
Room: 221
Tel: +49 40 42838-7232
Fax: +49 40 42838-4823
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