Immunology and Inflammation

Koordinatoren:

Ao. Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Rudolf Oehler
Universitätsklinik für Allgemeinchirurgie
Abt.f. Viszeralchirurgie

Medizinische Universität Wien
Währinger Gürtel 18-20
A-1090 Wien

Tel: +43 (0)1 40400 56210; 73513
eMail: rudolf.oehler[at]meduniwien.ac.at


Univ. Lektor Dr. Martin Holcmann
Zentrum für Krebsforschung
Medizinische Universität Wien
Borschkegasse 8a
A-1090 Wien

Tel: +43 (0)1 40160 57580; 57584; 63006
eMail: martin.holcmann[at]meduniwien.ac.at

The relationship between tumor cells and the immune system is multifaceted and this fact is reflected by the heterogeneous composition of this cluster. Our common aim is to gain a basic understanding of parameters determining how tumor cells and immune cells interact and, based on this knowledge, to develop novel strategies that may support the immune system in its fight against tumors.

Two major directions of research can be classified. On the one hand chronic inflammatory diseases like certain infections or autoimmune diseases account for an increased risk for the development of cancer. On the other hand, several types of immune cells, like NK-cells, T-cells or dendritic cells, search for and try to combat newly arising tumors in a process called immune surveillance. Corresponding to this dichotomy the cluster encompasses groups investigating host-pathogen interactions, the role of inflammation in cancer development but also cancer immune surveillance.

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