Project Details
Projekt
GRK 2633: Defining and Targeting Autoimmune Pre-Disease
Subject Area
Medicine
Term
since 2021
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 429175970
The Research Training Group (RTG) 2633 “Defining and Targeting Autoimmune Pre-Disease” at the University of Lübeck (UzL) explores the earliest immunological stages of autoimmune diseases to enable preventive strategies. Building on its successful first funding period, the RTG now shifts its focus toward targeting the transition from pre-disease to clinically manifest autoimmune disorders using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. The RTG brings together 18 participating researchers and six Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with expertise spanning dermatology, immunology, rheumatology, systems biology, and epidemiology. The RTG addresses both organ-specific and systemic autoimmune diseases and leverages real-world data from the TriNetX platform. Multiple national and international collaborations contribute to its high impact and visibility. The structured qualification and supervision programme received overall positive feedback from the doctoral researchers. Importantly, they played an active role in refining the programme to better support their needs. Improvements include more tailored training science, publication strategy. Thesis Advisory Committees continue to ensure effective guidance and timely thesis completion. The RTG’s thematic focus, international outlook, and responsive qualification framework offer a unique environment for scientific growth. This integrated approach prepares a new generation of researchers to lead innovations in early autoimmune disease detection and prevention, filling a gap currently not addressed by other national or international programs.
DFG Programme
Research Training Groups
Applicant Institution
Universität zu Lübeck
Participating Institution
Forschungszentrum Borstel
Leibniz Lungenzentrum
Leibniz Lungenzentrum
Spokesperson
Professorin Dr. Jennifer Hundt
Participating Researchers
Privatdozentin Dr. Katja Bieber; Professor Dr. Hauke Busch; Professor Dr. Marc Ehlers; Privatdozent Dr. Jens Humrich; Privatdozentin Dr. Kathrin Kalies; Professor Dr. Christian Karsten; Professorin Dr. Inke Regina Koenig; Professor Dr. Peter Lamprecht; Professorin Dr. Tanja Lange; Professor Dr. Ralf Joachim Ludwig; Professor Dr. Rudolf Manz; Privatdozentin Dr. Svenja Meyhöfer; Professor Dr. Frank Petersen; Professorin Dr. Gabriela Riemekasten; Professor Dr. Christian David Sadik; Professor Dr. Enno Schmidt; Privatdozent Dr. Xinhua Yu
