Molecular and cellular defense mechanisms of the innate and the adaptive immune system protect organisms against harmful pathogens and against the development of malignant cells. Moreover, the proper regulation of the immune system is key for tissue homeostasis. However, overreactions of the immune system are responsible for the establishment of immune-mediated diseases such as allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, psoriasis and atherosclerosis. It is therefore of enormous importance for contemporary biomedical science to increase the knowledge about the mode of action of the immune system. This will help to design better therapies for the cure of these diseases as well as for designing novel immune-based therapies to fight cancer and infectious diseases.
The PhD Program Immunology offers students excellent training opportunities in the field of immunology, allergology and infectiology. PhD students have the opportunity to work with faculty members on cutting-edge research projects in stimulating international research environments. Projects range from understanding basic aspects of immune cell development and function to infection immunology, from the analysis of disease mechanisms in autoimmunity and allergy to the development of therapeutic strategies of immune-related diseases.
Kontakt
Wilfried Ellmeier
T: +43 (0)1 40160 -33293
wilfried.ellmeier@meduniwien.ac.at
Christa Gregori-Schüller
T: +43 (0)1 40160 - 33295
christa.gregori@meduniwien.ac.at