Inflammation Research Erlangen stands for interdisciplinary inflammation research for the development of innovative, targeted therapies against chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Together, we want to make our research and our findings more visible.
This led to the task of designing a l...
Researchers from Erlangen prove the benefit of booster vaccination in people with rheumatism and inflammatory bowel and skin diseases
Many patients with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis have to take medication that influences the immune system. The immune syst...
For the first time, a CAR T-cell day for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) took place. The aim was for the first six patients worldwide and the entire team of the Uniklinik Erlangen to get to know each other and to learn where the idea of the therapy was developed, why it works so wel...
Researchers have proven that the gut and bones are closely linked. In this context, studies have shown that dysregulation of the gut microbiota can have negative effects on bone.
What exactly is the gut-bone axis and why is it so important will be discussed by international scientists at the Gut-...
We have all been waiting for it and now the time has finally come! INFLAMMANIA 2 is now also available in English. The exciting inflammation game is not only fun, but also informs you how the immune system defends itself against infections. You find out which close combat abilities T-killer cells ha...
We support refugee scientists from Ukraine to continue their scientific work in the field of inflammation research in Erlangen.
Based on the German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded Walter Benjamin-Programme, which aims to integrate refugee scientists into the German science system at every stage ...
Study shows effect of booster vaccination for people without immune response
In a new study conducted by the German Centre for Immunotherapy under the leadership of the Medical Clinic 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology at the University Hospital Erlangen of the FAU, patients who did not develop an imm...
Changes in cell metabolism protect macrophages from overloading and thus assist the resolution of inflammatory reactions
November 2, 2021
New data from a research team at FAU shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of macrophages. Danger signals released by d...
INFLAMMANIA 2 - a digital strategy game that immerses you in the fascinating world of the immune system. Fight infections and defend your body against bacteria, viruses and parasites in 3 new scenarios.
20-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with a new therapeutic approach for the first time worldwide
August 11, 2021
It all started with joint pain and a red facial rash: the then 16-year-old Thu-Thao V had already undergone several medical examinations in three cities when ...
