The Collaborative Research Centre TRR332 is a DFG-funded consortium dedicated to develop an improved understanding of neutrophil biology. Our studies will reveal mechanisms of how the tissue environment regulates neutrophil production and phenotypes, how neutrophil activity is controlled intracellularly and how neutrophils function in different disease contexts. In the second funding period we will advance our foundational work towards disease models with relevance for human pathology. Specifically, we will focus on three disease entities with great socioeconomic burden and relevance to neutrophil biology, namely vascular inflammation, cancer, and infection. Such approach will not only reveal important aspects of the fine-tuned regulatory mechanisms of neutrophil activation but also permit the generation of tailored intervention strategies.
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2nd Diversity, Identity & Fate at Biomedical Frontiers
The BMC Diversity Initiative has invited three distinguished Munich-based scientists to present their current research in translational optoacoustics (Miguel Pleitez), lipid metabolism and metabolic diseases (Susanna Hofmann), and oncolytic virus-based cancer immunotherapeutics (Jennifer Altomonte). They will also share insights into the key experiences and challenges that have defined their careers in research. Meet-the-speaker sessions following the talks will offer opportunities for questions and open discussion.
More information here.
Hybrid event; in München and via Zoom, in the BMC Small lecture Hall (15:00 – 17:45).
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Invited lecture by Mikael Karlsson (Karolinska Institute)
Neutrophil regulation of immunotherapy for cancer is regulated by Type II interferon
MPI Münster Lecture Hall
6th Inflammation & Imaging Symposium
At the annual Inflammation & Imaging Symposium scientists from the University of Münster and their international guests meet in Münster to discuss the latest developments in research on inflammation and the imaging of the immune system. The conference is jointly organised by several research networks from our University that are closely interlinked through shared subject matter.
Lead: CRU 342 Organ Dysfunction During Systemic Inflammation
Co-organisers: CRC 1450 inSight, CRC-TRR 332 Neutrophils, Clinician Scientist Programme CareerS, Medical Scientist Programme InFlame, Translational Centre for Inflammation (TRACI), Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre
Münster, 7–9 September 2026