Andreas Keller

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Head of Department at Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Overview

Professor Andreas Keller is the Head of Clinical Bioinformatics at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research and a Professor at Saarland University, where he also earned his PhD. His work bridges academia and industry, with prior experience as a Director at Siemens Healthineers. His research uses AI to analyze large-scale biological data.

His research focuses on understanding the molecular basis of ageing and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. He also studies the human microbiome to discover new natural products that can be developed into medicines, such as novel antibiotics.

Unique fact: In January 2026, he partnered with skincare company Beiersdorf to investigate the skin microbiome, aiming to identify natural compounds that can positively affect skin health.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

AI in Drug Discovery
Uses AI and computational methods to analyze the human microbiome, aiming to track down new natural substances that could be developed into medical treatments.
Molecular Ageing
His research group investigates RNA molecules and other molecular signals to better understand the ageing process and its connection to neurodegenerative diseases.
Microbiome Research
Studies the complex interaction between bacteria and humans, investigating how the microbiome's composition impacts health and disease.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2022
Head of Department at Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung
10-2013
Professor for Clinical Bioinformatics at Universität des Saarlandes
3-2011 - 9-2013
Director at Siemens Healthineers

Education

Andreas has no verified education history

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Exp : 14 Location : Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Department at Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung
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Insights For Selling To Andreas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andreas is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andreas

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andreas move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Andreas take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Andreas

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