Date: 25.06.2026 | 17:00 – 19:00 Uhr Location: Energie Campus Nürnberg, Auf AEG, 2. OG Forum | Fürther Str. 250, 90429 Nürnberg Language: German / English Experience the future of medicine first-hand! We present innovative solutions that are revolutionising everyday…
Why Diseases Return
A new Collaborative Research Center investigates the mechanisms of autoimmune diseases and innovative cell-based therapies Autoimmune diseases often follow a relapsing course: periods without signs of disease are interrupted by flare-ups, despite significant advances in treatment. Why these relapses occur…
How can inflammation of the skin spread to the joints?
A research group at the Department of Medicine 3, Uniklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen–Nürnberg, has identified a mechanism that explains how psoriasis can extend beyond the skin to involve the joints. For the first time, the team (Maria Gabriella Raimondo, Andreas…
An Immersive VR Patient Journey – CAR-T cell Therapy
Understanding what happens inside the body empowers patients to make more confident decisions. When patients truly grasp complex mechanisms, adherence increases – and innovative therapies can be implemented more safely and efficiently. Together with Norwin Kandera (onliveline.nxt GmbH), we created…
Vernissage to the exhibition ‘Comic Meets Rheumatism’ in the foyer of the INZ
The exhibition ‘Comic Meets Rheumatism’ builds a bridge between clinical expertise and artistic expression. It presents medical knowledge in new formats that not only inform but also move people, thereby opening up new avenues of understanding. The exhibition is the…
Activating the Body’s Own Defense: A New Approach to Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
Chronic inflammatory diseases occur when the immune system, usually a finely tuned network, overreacts and attacks healthy tissue. Current treatments often rely on immunosuppressive drugs, such as cortisone, which reduce immune activity but also leave the body more vulnerable to…
ACR 2025 – Chicago: What a fantastic congress!
Over the rooftops of Chicago, our team from Department of Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen reflected on inspiring days full of exchange, ideas, and innovation. From B-cell depleting strategies to the vision of tailored medicine, discussions at…
Zaiss Lab awarded My Green Lab Certification – Sustainability in Immunology Research
At Inflammation Research Erlangen, scientific innovation goes hand in hand with sustainability. The Zaiss Lab at Uniklinikum Erlangen of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the My Green Lab Certification, making it one of the first labs…
A Day of Courage and Hope:
4th Annual CAR T-Cell Meeting Celebrates #BackToHealth Journey The German Center for Immunotherapy (DZI) at Uniklinikum Erlangen hosted its fourth annual meeting, bringing together former autoimmune patients and their multidisciplinary treatment teams who have regained their lives thanks to groundbreaking…
The Gut–Joint Connection: A Paradigm Shift in Arthritis Research
Did you know that your gut may play a key role in the development of joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis? A new review article in Nature Reviews Rheumatology reveals that it’s not just about a “leaky gut” – it’s…