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).
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.
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.
UNITE4TB flagship trial completes first wave recruitment
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major threat to public health and is among the leading causes of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The emergence of drug-resistant TB and current standard of long treatment regimens have increased the urgent need for new, more effective therapies.
25.07.2025
Global trial evaluates shortened treatment for highly drug-resistant tuberculosis
A major international clinical trial published this week in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine has assessed the efficacy and safety of a novel, shortened treatment regimen for patients with pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (pre-XDR TB)—a form of tuberculosis that is resistant to both rifampicin and fluoroquinolones.
17.07.2025
New study reveals alarmingly low treatment success rates for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Europe
A landmark multinational study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has revealed that only 40% of patients with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) in the WHO European Region achieved successful treatment outcomes.
PD. Dr. Xinhua Yu
FG Gruppe_en: Pulmonary Immune Diseases
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