Markus Sperandio serves as vice-speaker of the newly approved CRC TRR 359 ‘Perinatal development of immune cell topology (PILOT)’

PILOT aims to break new ground by exploring mechanisms that determine perinatal differentiation of immune cells and their cellular environment. In particular, PILOT will dissect how preprogrammed developmental traits and perinatal exogenous cues integrate to steer immune cell differentiation, establish immune homeostasis and provide efficient immunity to infections. PILOT focuses on analyzing preprogrammed development, the impact of the birth transition and the influence of postnatal cues on immune cell and tissue development. PILOT will study particular subanatomical niches, where structures with discrete functions meet, such as barrier tissues of intestine, lung and skin, and protected sites including the placenta. Within PILOT, Markus serves not only as vice-speaker, but also leads two research projects as well as the graduate school. Congratulations to this enormous achievement.

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https://www.research-for-children.de/groups/pilot/
https://www.dfg.de/en/service/press/press_releases/2022/press_release_no_49/index.html