PI: Wolfgang Bäumer                PhD Student: Thore Schenk

Project P04 builds on an established model of superficial pyoderma in dogs. The working hypothesis that canine pyoderma triggers specific biomarkers and AI-based video monitoring and thermography can refine the infection model by detecting pain- and itch-related behaviours and tissue inflammation.

The model will be used for:

• Local analysis using skin biopsies for histological and molecular examination
• Systemic analysis to conduct blood tests to detect broader physiological changes
• Develop lytic phage-based treatments targeting Staphylococcus pseudintermedius as alternatives to traditional antibiotics