Justus Groß, MD, is Professor and Head of Vascular Surgery at the University Medical Center Rostock, Germany. He is a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in complex open and endovascular aortic surgery, including the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and acute aortic dissections. His research focuses on innovative approaches to vascular surgery, particularly bacteriophage therapy for chronic wound infections, vascular graft infections, and other challenging implant-associated infections. His translational research includes the development of novel bacteriophage delivery systems and the clinical evaluation of personalized phage therapy. He is also a contributing author to international consensus recommendations on bacteriophage therapy published in Nature Medicine, reflecting his involvement in collaborative efforts to advance the clinical application of phage-based treatments. Further scientific interests include advanced endovascular techniques, interdisciplinary surgical education, and the investigation of environmental factors associated with acute aortic diseases. His work aims to bridge clinical practice, translational research, and technological innovation to improve treatment options for patients with complex vascular diseases.