Dr. Johanna Wildemann
Project Manager
Dr. Johanna Wildemann is a Project Manager at the Institute of Virology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Her work focuses on the administrative and strategic coordination of international research projects, particularly those related to global health and vaccine research collaborations between Germany and Africa.
She is involved in projects that strengthen vaccine research capacity, pandemic preparedness, and scientific collaboration, including initiatives connecting German research institutions with partners in Ghana and other African countries.
Academic Qualifications
Public information about her full academic CV is limited on the Charité webpages, but available sources confirm that she holds a doctoral degree (Dr.), indicating completion of a PhD-level qualification in a relevant scientific or biomedical field.
Her academic background supports her work in global health project coordination, infectious disease research initiatives, and international research management.
Work Experience
Project Manager
Institute of Virology – Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Key responsibilities include:
- Administrative coordination of international research projects in virology and global health.
- Supporting large German–African research collaborations on vaccine development and infectious disease preparedness.
- Managing project logistics, communication, and reporting between research partners, funders, and institutions.
- Supporting research teams led by scientists such as Prof. Christian Drosten and other virology experts.
She also participates in international meetings and coordination activities, including project kickoff meetings with research institutions, governments, and health agencies.
Research and Project Interests
Although her role is largely project and research coordination, the initiatives she supports focus on several major research areas:
- Global health and pandemic preparedness
- Vaccine research and development
- Capacity building for biomedical research in Africa
- International infectious disease collaborations
- Public health and health system strengthening
These projects aim to improve vaccine production capacity, disease surveillance, and scientific training in low- and middle-income countries.