Theme week "When the immune system gets out of balance"
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How can the immune system be strengthened? What happens when the immune system is out of balance and becomes over- or underactive?
From August 24 to September 1, 2023, our XXL theme week "When the immune system gets out of balance" at the University Center for Immunology focused on various diseases of the immune system.
You can also listen to our first podcast episode with Prof. Christoph Berger on the topic of "mRNA technology" here on our website.
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Our experts
In addition to a healthy lifestyle, vaccinations are important measures to reduce the risk of serious infections.
PD Dr. Christoph Berger, Head Physician University Center for Immunology
Allergies are common, affecting around 20-30% of the population.
Prof. Karin Hartmann, Head of Allergology
Like a mechanical clock, genes are the blueprints of cogwheels. One wrong blueprint or mutation can be enough for the clock or the immune system not to run properly.
Prof. Mike Recher, Head. Physician University Center for Immunology
Fungi or bacteria do not normally cause infections in healthy people, but can lead to serious infections in people with a weakened immune system.
Prof. Nina Khanna, Head of Infectiology
As a rule, it is not possible to cure an overactive immune system. Today, most patients can be treated in such a way that they can go about their daily lives with a good quality of life despite the disease.
Prof. Thomas Daikeler, Head Physician Rheumatology
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At the University Center for Immunology, we care for patients with immune deficiencies, autoimmune diseases or inflammatory conditions. The diagnosis of such diseases is complex and difficult, which is why specialists from various departments are available to you as part of interdisciplinary care.
Patients with autoimmune diseases or inflammatory conditions are cared for in the general immunology consultation. Depending on the diagnosis and/or the organs affected, the University Center for Immunology also offers a special consultation.
First podcast episode with Prof. Christoph Berger now online!
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PD Dr. Christoph Berger: Three FAQ videos on the topic of "Strengthening the immune system: Vaccinations for adults"
The topic of vaccinations is often associated with children or trips to exotic vacation destinations. Why does this topic also affect adults and when does an adult need a vaccination? These and other questions are answered by PD Dr. Christoph Berger, Head Physician of the Medical Polyclinic, in the FAQ videos on the topic: "Strengthening the immune system: Vaccinations in adults."
Prof. Karin Hartmann: Three FAQ videos on the topic "When the immune system is allergic"
Prof. Karin Hartmann, Head Physician for Allergology, explains in the FAQ videos on the topic: "When the immune system is allergic", among other things, why it is worth clarifying allergies carefully and whether climate change affects the immune system and allergies.
Prof. Mike Recher: Three FAQ videos on the topic of "Defective immune system: What do the genes tell us?"
Is an immune deficiency hereditary and what are genetic immune deficiencies? Prof. Mike Recher, Head Physician of the Medical Polyclinic, answers these questions in the FAQ videos on the topic: "Defective immune system: What do the genes tell us?". He also explains how immunodeficiency can be treated.
Prof. Nina Khanna: Three FAQ videos on the topic of "Paralyzed immune system: What to consider?"
Prof. Nina Khanna, Head of Infectious Diseases, explains in the FAQ videos on the topic of "Paralyzed immune system: What to watch out for?" which infections are caused and where she sees the challenges for the coming years.
Prof. Thomas Daikeler: Three FAQ videos on the topic of "Overshooting immune system: inflammation and muscle pain"
What different autoimmune diseases are there and how can diseases caused by an overactive immune system be cured? Prof. Thomas Daikeler, Senior Consultant in Rheumatology, answers these and other questions in the FAQ videos on the topic of "Overshooting immune system: inflammation and muscle pain."
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