Better insights into the hepatitis D virus
Hannover researchers develop stem cell-based infection model
Infection research at the interface between clinical practice and basic research
TWINCORE was founded in 2008 by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research and the Hannover Medical School. We combine the expertise of medical professionals and scientists from a wide range of disciplines to find answers to the pressing questions in infection research. Our focus: translational research – the bridge between basic science and clinical application.
Research
We conduct translational infection research to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in humans. We focus on three areas that characterize our research work. Find out here how we proceed and what results we achieve.
Labs at TWINCORE
Under the leadership of our best scientists, various labs are working on different projects within our research topics.
2025Mabs17 (1) : 2465391
Combinatorial Fc modifications for complementary antibody functionality
Bartsch Y, Webb N, Burgess E, Kang J, Lauffenburger D, Julg B
2025Emerging Microbes & Infections : 2482709
Transmissible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius thwarts neutrophil extracellular trap-driven containment to promote invasive disease
Haller R, Cai Y, DeBuhr N, Rieder J, Schlüter D, Baier C, Rohde H, von Köckritz-Blickwede M, Vital M, Winstel V
2025Hepatology (baltimore, Md.) : 10.1097/HEP.0000000000001340
Reply: Refining epigenetic insights in HBV-Specific T Cell restoration
Chou Y, Cornberg M
Graalmann Lab
Immunology
Cell-selective targeting of immune cells
Immunomodulatory drugs can have systemic side effects. This project is testing nanocarriers that deliver drugs specifically into myeloid immune cells in order to reduce side effects and increase the local effect.
Kalinke Lab
Immunology
Regulation of acute hepatitis
The project investigates immune reactions in viral hepatitis, in particular the role of hepatocytes and myeloid cells. The aim is to understand immune processes in the liver and to develop diagnostic approaches for the clinic.
Kalinke Lab
Immunology
Towards the molecular mechanism of HBV vaccination non-responsiveness
The project will investigate the immunological and genetic causes of vaccination failure in 5% of HBV-vaccinated individuals in order to develop new strategies to improve vaccination protection.
Pessler Lab
Immunology
Predictive biomarkers for a poor immune response to influenza vaccination in elderly individuals
Older people are at high risk of a poor immune response to the flu vaccine. Together with partners, we are looking for biomarkers and risk factors for this inadequate response and are investigating ways to improve the vaccination response.
Career at TWINCORE
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