Our research group (head: Martin Witzenrath) is part of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The team consists of highly experienced physicians, veterinarians, biologists, Ph.D. students and technicians.

We aim to develop new therapeutic perspectives in lung diseases. Close interaction between basic scientists and physicians is an important characteristic of our work. Collaborations with numerous partners from academic faculties and industry around the globe are established.

Besides different in vitro techniques and ex vivo models (e.g. isolated perfused and ventilated mouse lungs), in vivo models of lung infection and sepsis, a ´mouse-ICU´ and models of allergen-driven lung inflammation are employed for experimental research.

We appreciate your interest in collaborating with us or joining us. Please do not hesitate to get into contact.