A research group at the Department of Medicine 3, Erlangen University Hospital, FAU Erlangen–Nuremberg, 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,…
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…
Patient Communication 3.0 through Gamification: Honoring Sandra Jeleazcov and Benedikt Morschheuser as FAU Innovators 2024
At this year’s Dies academicus of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Sandra Jeleazcov and Prof. Dr. Benedikt Morschheuser were honored as FAU Innovators 2024 for their groundbreaking work in gamification and science communication. Both are dedicated to conveying scientific content in…
Recap of the 16th International Forum on Rheumatoid Arthritis🦴🔥
The 16th International Forum on Rheumatoid Arthritis was a remarkable gathering of leading experts and researchers, all converging to share new insights in RA research and management. With generous support from cullinantherapeutics, abbvie , elilillyco , novartis , and sanofi , the forum…