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Focus on the lungs

We are the lung research center of the Leibniz Association.
Our main focus: Common diseases such as asthma, allergies and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as infection-related inflammation of the lungs, in particular tuberculosis (TB).

Our Mission

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Chronic lung diseases

The program area is dedicated to research into asthma, COPD and allergies, as these are among the most common chronic diseases and therefore cause an enormous burden for both patients and healthcare systems.

Priority Research Area

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Infections

The Infections program area is dedicated to researching and combating bacterial infectious diseases of the lung with a focus on tuberculosis.
The aim is to improve the control and treatment of this disease.

To the program area

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Science & Technology

This area combines overarching research units that are essential for research at the FZB and represent an important link between the subject areas.

Further Information

News

16.12.2024

Consensus on the management of tuberculosis in migrants

Global migration has increased in recent decades due to war, conflict, persecutions, and natural disasters, but also secondary to increased opportunities related to work or study. Tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable infectious disease and the leadi
15.12.2024

Good scientific practice - from KODEX to science

Prof. Andra Schromm receives special teaching award for her innovative learning concept
11.12.2024

Very British: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Professor Christoph Lange, Medical Director of the Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, was elected as a “Fellow” by the Council of the Royal College of Physicians in London, UK, together with 6 other doctors from Europe this year.