The Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 is a collaborative endeavor, uniquely suited to bringing together university scientists as well as external partners, gathering experts in the areas of immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, molecular sensing, and mathematics. In total, the Cluster has more than 80 members and over 450 associated scientists, who are working towards a common goal: understanding the immune sensory system.
Excellence through diversity
A group of 25 researchers has jointly applied for funding as Cluster of Excellence. The applicants cover different fields of expertise, in order to colaboratively pursue the scientific goals of the research programs. While each applicant's main field of expertise is indicated below, the applicants regularly contribute to different research areas, as evidenced by numerous joint publications in different disciplines.
The expertise gathered within the cluster of excellence is constantly extended by recruitment of selected promissing junior scientists.
Innate Immune Sensing
Tumor Immunobiology
Functional genomics an systems immunology
Prof. Joachim Schultze, MD
Life & Medical Sciences Institute; German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Immune cell interaction; Organ-specific immunity and Immunomodulation by infection
Structural Biology
Neuroscience and neuro-immune interactions
Prof. Michael Heneka, MD (Alumnus)
Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (formerly: Institut of Innate Immunity)
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New Recruits
Prof. Dirk Baumjohann, PhD
Medical Clinic III for Oncology, Hematology, Immuno-Oncology and Rheumatology
Prof. Dr. Dirk Baumjohann
Prof. Rayk Behrendt, PhD
Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology
Prof. Dr. Rayk Behrendt
Jun.-Prof. Kathrin Leppek, PhD
Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Kathrin Leppek
Prof. Veronika Lukacs-Kornek, PhD
Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimental Immunology
Prof. Dr. Veronika Lukacs-Kornek
Prof. Jonathan Schmid-Burgk
Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology
Prof. Dr. Jonathan Schmid-Burgk