Pediatric immunology and infectious diseases are a major focus of our work. We investigate the genetic and physiological basis of a functioning immune system in order to identify risk factors for an unfavorable outcome in pediatric infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Find out more about our work in this area by exploring the research groups below.

• Dr. Thomas Boehm, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
• Prof. Dr. Toni Cathomen, Institute for Transfusion Medicine and Gene Therapy, Medical Center – University of Freiburg
• Prof. Dr. Bodo Grimbacher, Center for Translational Cell Research, Medical Center – University of Freiburg