The major research topic in the group aims to elucidate the highly dynamic process of endocytosis at the plasma membrane in plant cells. Endocytosis is a stepwise process where several players are recruited in a highly specific order. Following the recruitment of early adaptor proteins, which recognize transmembrane cargo proteins such as receptors and channels destined for internalization, endocytosis progresses through the formation of a coated pit. Fission of the formed vesicle subsequently allows the physical internalization of the membrane proteins together with their associated ligands and lipids.