Eicke Latz Highly Cited Researcher Our Scientific Director, Prof. Dr. Eicke Latz, is one of the world's most influential researchers of 2025, as the recently published list of “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate shows. www.drfz.de/neuigkeiten/...

Epigenetic Imprints of Immune Memory across the Human Body: Andreas Radbruch from DRFZ and colleagues discovered how immune cells are epigenetically imprinted to provide protection against repeated infections by pathogens - published in the journal Immunity & Inflammation. bit.ly/3IQnUNW

#Rheuma wird bei #Frauen oft später diagnostiziert als bei Männern – aber keineswegs, weil sie seltener betroffen sind. Auf dem Deutschen #Rheumatologiekongress diskutiert eine Expertin vom @drfzberlin.bsky.social#Rheuma#Frauen#Rheumatologiekongressschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede.

Dr. Lisa Budzinski from DRFZ was awarded the Klaus Goerttler Prize at the 35th Conference of the DGfZ. This prize recognizes the exceptional research work of the biotechnologist, who completed her PhD this year at the German Rheumatology Research Center Berlin, a Leibniz Institute. bit.ly/42jhn4M

On September 9, 2025, PD Dr. rer. nat. Mir-Farzin Mashreghi gave his inaugural lecture “From Immune Response to Long-Term Immunity". On June 16, 2025, Mir-Farzin Mashreghi habilitated at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, thereby qualifying him to teach experimental pediatrics. bit.ly/4p7JrBY

NLRP3 as a driver of inflammation Eicke Latz from DRFZ and colleagues have published a review about NLRP3 in the journal Nature Immunology. The article summarizes the current state of knowledge about this key molecule driving atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and gout. bit.ly/3JyPFdO

Our colleagues from the DRFZ, together with the @mpiib-berlin.mpg.de, delighted 1686 guests with the fascinating world of research until late into the Long Night of Science on June 28, 2025. Thanx to all making the #lndw2025 an unforgettable event! www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

Eicke Latz is a new BBAW member Prof. Dr. Eicke Latz, Scientific Director of the German Rheumatology Research Center, a Leibniz-Institute, has been welcomed as a full member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW). More: www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

Im Rahmen der Gremiensitzungen im Vorfeld des Leibniztages wurden drei neue Mitglieder in die Akademie aufgenommen: der Neurobiologe Frank Bradke (‪@dzne.science‬), der Mediziner Eike Latz (@drfzberlin.bsky.social‬) und der Lebensmitteltechnologe Alexander Mathys (@ethz.ch). Herzlich willkommen!

Six relay teams from the DRFZ took part in the 5x5 km Team Relay of Berliner Wasserbetriebe on June 5, 2025. More plus gallery: www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

Andreas Radbruch and colleagues from the #DRFZ find a mechanism how surface CD69 negative memory T cells are retained in the bone marrow. Read more: www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

Our new movie about the DRFZ is now on YouTube A lot is new at the DRFZ. After the change of institute management, the DRFZ image was refreshed and now the new short film about the DRFZ's research tasks is ready. youtu.be/uBchCSyo-Do

Early recognition, targeted intervention, staying healthy: ImmunoPreCept unites top Berlin research The DRFZ is part of the new Cluster of Excellence Read more at our website: www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

We like to invite you to join the 35th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Cytometry this year in Dresden on September 9-12. Early bird registration & abstract submission until 31st of May! For more information please have a look at the meeting website: dgfz.org/2025/

Book a Scientist – am 3. Juni 2025 Das „Speed-Dating mit der Wissenschaft“ bietet Wissenschaftsinteressierten die Gelegenheit, in individuellen Online-Gesprächen die Forschung von Wissenschaftler:innen der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft kennenzulernen - mit dabei Johannes Groffmann vom DRFZ. bit.ly/3EYiizd

Der Kartenverkauf hat begonnen! Die Karten kosten in diesem Jahr nur 5 EUR! Feiern Sie mit uns das 25 jährige Jubiläum der Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften am 28. Juni 2025 ab 17:00 Uhr bis Mitternacht. Das Programm am DRFZ: www.drfz.de/veranstaltun...

Andreas Radbruch, #DRFZ & #EFIS, welcomes the participants of the EFIS symposium "The Reaction to #SARS-CoV-2: an Immunological Retrospective" taking place in Berlin today. www.efis.org/news/efis-sy...

Alexandra Damerau and Timo Gaber, DRFZ and Charité, have used an in-vitro 3D model to show that mechanical stress can attenuate inflammation-induced cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis. They also demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of JAK inhibitors. More: bit.ly/3DUuujU

The local application of deferoxamine (DFO) significantly accelerates fracture healing, as a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies compiled by Dr. Paula Hoff and Dr. Timo Gaber from DRFZ and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin shows. More at our website: bit.ly/4l0eGwG

Period blood for research? Ping Shen in an ARTE interview “Are we wasting period blood?” Dr. Ping Shen from Pitzer Laboratory for Osteoarthritis Research at DRFZ even collects menstrual blood for her research. Link to video with interview: bit.ly/4hJN8c8 Link to News at DRFZ website: bit.ly/4hSqCOv

Join EFIS on 4 April for an encounter dedicated to exploring - from an immunological standpoint - the unresolved issues and misconceptions of COVID-19 vaccination five years after the WHO declaration of the pandemic. Program: www.efis.org/.../Reaction.... Register: www.efis.org/events/efis-...

How does SARS-CoV-2 lead to the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, a rare, potentially fatal condition? www.nature.com/articles/s41... High levels of TGFβ interfere with the child's response to control Epstein Barr virus, leading to its reactivation and severe inflammation @nature.com

Exiting publication in Nature by DRFZ researchers: Congratulations! Original publication: bit.ly/3Fn63Mt News DRFZ: bit.ly/4kJ1AUq

Prof. Dr. Thomas Krieg is the new President of the Board of Trustees of the DRFZ, succeeding Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Märker-Hermann. Dr. med. Julia Rautenstrauch is elected Vice President of the Board of Trustees. www.drfz.de/en/neuigkeit...

The DRFZ has restructured its research areas and now comprises four areas. Two new program areas have been formed from the previously largest program area Pathophysiology of Rheumatic Inflammation: Learn more: www.drfz.de/en/research-...

The DRFZ has restructured its research areas and now comprises four areas. Two new programme areas have been formed from the previously largest program area Pathophysiology of Rheumatic Inflammation: Learn more: www.drfz.de/en/research-...

DRFZ with a new look: modern logo and new website The German Rheumatology Research Centre, a Leibniz Institute, (DRFZ) now has a fresh new look! With a new logo and a revised colour scheme, the DRFZ reflects its future-oriented approach to rheumatological research: www.drfz.drfz.de

Robert-Koch-Postdoktorandenpreis für den Themenbereich Immunologie (€ 5.000) / Bewerbungsschluss: 14. März 2025 Die DGfI hat ein Vorschlagsrecht für den Robert-Koch-Postdoktorandenpreis im Bereich Immunologie. Mehr Informationen unter: dgfi.org/preise/koch-...

Chiara Romagnani Liaison Group Leader at DRFZ is a new member of the Leopoldina. This membership is considered one of the highest scientific honors and recognitions in Germany and beyond. Congratulations! bit.ly/42XMdkQ

Congratulations to Yola Gerking, University of Bergen, Norway, for the best poster presentation and Matthieu van Tilbeurgh, CEA, France, for the best short talk of the German Mass Cytometry User Forum.

The two days of our meeting have flown by. We had the opportunity to listen to inspiring presentations, sharing experiences, gain valuable insights into the latest techniques and applications of #masscytometry, engage in insightful discussions, and establish new collaborations.

After a successful day filled with exciting #masscytometry data and insightful discussions, we would like to thank all the speakers for their contributions.

Many thanks to all our industry partners for supporting our meeting. During the Techno Bites, they impressed us with their latest innovations for #masscytometry.

Diana Dudziak & Sabine Baumgart from Jena University Hospital and Axel Schulz, DRFZ, warmly welcomed the participants of the 8th German #MassCytometry User Forum in Jena. We are exited for inspiring presentations, engaging discussions and valuable exchanges throughout the event.

Good morning from Jena. We just opened the 8th German Mass Cytometry User Forum with the Getting Started tutorial. We are looking forward to 2 days full of Mass Cytometry!

The employment participation of people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases has increased since 2010. However, the employment rate is still below the population average. Carlo Veltri from the Health Services Research Group at DRFZ published these findings in the journal RMD Open. bit.ly/4jydwb3

Today, we welcomed 50 curious pupils from 6th and 7th grade to learn more about the immune system and perform their own experiments: www.drfz.de/en/aktuelles...

Academic exchange between the University of Tottori in Japan and the DRFZ - contract recently signed: bit.ly/4aBmHmX

New method for the analysis of intestinal bacteria - prospects for personalized medicine in Crohn's disease has now been published in the journal Gut Microbes: bit.ly/4jxpqBV

Bimodal single-cell RNA-seq data reveals four distinct modalities, uncovering genes tied to splicing, transcription & degradation rates. academic.oup.com/nargab/artic...

Dear friends of the DRFZ, An eventful year is almost over. We wish all colleagues and friends of the DRFZ a peaceful and relaxing holiday season. We look forward to an exciting new year together in 2025!