12.11.2026
Full house at the 48th NDI3 meeting at the Borsteler Herrenhaus
Over 130 participants, three internationally renowned keynote speakers and a lively industry exhibition: the 48th Northern Germany Meeting on Infection, Immunology & Inflammation (NDI3), held on 5 November 2026 at the FZB, was a resounding success.
What makes NDI3 special is that the event is organised and run entirely by PhD students. With their own ideas and input, they shape the structure of the meeting and bring fresh perspectives to the scientific conference.
The scientific programme covered a broad spectrum of topics from infection biology, immunology and inflammation research. Alongside talks and poster presentations by early-career researchers from various institutions, interactive sessions and joint discussion panels provided numerous opportunities for scientific exchange and networking.
Three keynote lectures were particular highlights of the meeting. Prof. Dr Dunja Bruder (Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, HZI) spoke about the effects of infections and chronic inflammation on the pulmonary immune system. Dr Vivek Thacker (Heidelberg University Hospital) provided insights into research on tuberculosis bacteria and their interactions with host tissue. Dr Lorenz Adlung (University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, UKE) demonstrated how immunology and mathematical modelling contribute to a better understanding of inflammatory processes in the gut. The NDI3 thus once again provided valuable impetus for the next generation of researchers in the fields of infection and immunology.
Further Information: https://ndi3.fz-borstel.de/
Fotos: Doreen Beyer / FZB