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School of Life Sciences
and Facility Management

Haematology and Immunology

«Understanding immune cell functions and their role in diseases, enables the development of diagnostic tests and innovative therapies.»

René Köffel, head of section

The haematology and immunology research group deals with all components of the blood, in particular with immune cells, which we cultivate and analyze as part of our research projects. Our laboratory equipment (Sysmex XN-1000, STA Compact Max 3, autoMACSneo) also enables us to offer a wide range of standard and special blood analyses. In our practical courses, we also prepare students for the challenging tasks in laboratory diagnostics in the fields of haematology and haemostaseology.

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Our projects focus on research into the pathomechanisms of inflammatory skin diseases and bacterial infections as well as future therapeutic approaches. We work “animal free”, using human primary immune cells in combination with various techniques, including flow cytometry (FACS), qPCR, biochemical assays and histology/microscopy. We also develop in vitro model systems to study inflammatory diseases in detail. This allows us to better understand the underlying molecular mechanisms and test potential therapeutic interventions. Our goal is to expand the understanding of immune functions and their role in disease and to develop innovative therapeutic approaches.

In addition, we work closely with industry and start-up partners who we support with our expertise and our haematology laboratory in the development of novel therapies involving the medical use of blood cells and plasma components, as well as the validation of prototypes of medical devices.

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ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9477-4282

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