Lorenz Herbster studied Pharmacy at Heidelberg University and obtained his federal diploma as a pharmacist in 2024. During his time as a pre-registration pharmacist in Jun. Prof. Philipp Uhls group at Heidelberg university, he gained research experience in Pharmaceutical Technology and Ophthalmology.

In January 2025, he joined the Pharmaceutical Technology research group of Prof. Dr. J. Huwyler at the University of Basel as a PhD student. His research focuses on developing novel gene delivery systems for rare genetic liver disease.

Publikationen

Herbster, L. et al. (2025) “Liposomes Containing Tetraether Lipids and Cell-Penetrating Peptides as Platform Technology for Oral Delivery of Peptides: A Comparative Study on GLP-1 Analogs”, Nano Select, e70010. Available at: 10.1002/nano.70010

Wohlfahrt, S. et al. (2024) “Exposure to Silicone Oil Endotamponades Induces VEGF Antibody Aggregation and Loss of Functionality”, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Vol.65, 56. Available at: 10.1167/iovs.65.13.56

Hammer, M. et al. (2024) “Early silicone oil opacification in the absence of emulsification is caused by an increased level of silicone dioxide”, Retina 45(3):p 491-500. Available at: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000004324

Hammer, M. et al. (2024) “In Vitro Physicochemical and Pharmacokinetic Properties of Bevacizumab Dissolved in Silicone Oils Compared to Hydrogel-Substitutes and Porcine Vitreous Bodies”, Gels  10(8), 501. Available at: 10.3390/gels10080501

Hammer, M. et al. (2024) “Viscoelastic, Optical, and Surgical Properties of Vitreous Body Replacement Hydrogels After Aging Compared to Porcine Vitreous Bodies And Silicone Oils”, Translational Vision Science & Technology Vol.13, 5. Available at: 10.1167/tvst.13.7.5