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…
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…
Success Stories of Immunotherapy: Strong Together
Discover a moving documentary about the third annual CAR T-cell meeting, where patients come together to share their journey of overcoming autoimmune diseases with the groundbreaking #CAR T-cell therapy at the German Center for Immunotherapy (DZI) at the University Hospital…
Wrapping up an Incredible #TRR369 #DIONE Student Training Week! 🎉
What an amazing week in #Erlangen it’s been! 💡 From insightful lectures to hands-on training, the participants dove deep into cutting-edge #osteoimmunology and #inflammation models, building their knowledge and skills. 🔬🤩 The combination of learning, networking, and exchanging ideas across…
Start of the 1. DIONE Trainingsweek
We’re thrilled to announce the kickoff of the #TRR369 #DIONE Student Training Week focused on #inflammation models! 🧬 Young scientists are coming together to deepen their knowledge and skills in cutting-edge osteoimmunology research. 🧑🔬👩🔬 With a focus on understanding the…
Leinen los: Mit innovativer Therapie die Autoimmunerkrankung hinter sich lassen
FAU-Forschungsteam gelingt ein entscheidender Durchbruch Unter dem Motto „Lichtet den Anker und segelt der Erkrankung davon!“ hat ein Team der Medizinischen Klinik 3 – Rheumatologie und Immunologie (Direktor: Prof. Dr. Georg Schett) im Deutschen Zentrum für Immuntherapie im Uniklinikum Erlangen…
DIONE is Here: Unlocking the Future of Bone Health!
Have you ever wondered how inflammation affects more than just swelling or pain? Introducing DIONE—a groundbreaking research consortium that’s changing how we understand the connection between inflammation and bone health. What is DIONE? DIONE, or Transregio (TRR) 369, is a…








