News
In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.
The internal clock of immune cells: Is the immune system younger in the morning?
Our immune system ages: it reacts more slowly to pathogens, vaccines become less effective, and the risk of cancer increases. At the same time, the immune system follows a 24-hour rhythm, as the number and activity of many immune cells fluctuate throughout the …
Serial killers against cancer cells - IfADo at the DORTBUNT Science Slam
More than a hundred spectators gathered in front of the stage at Reinoldikirche on May 5 for the Dortmund "Masterplan Wissenschaft" science slam. Jens Niemann, PhD student at IfADo, and Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing from the ISM (International School of …
Blood donors wanted: 20 Euro compensation
Freshly donated blood is regularly needed for IfADo research projects in the field of immunology. The desired cells are isolated from about 300 ml of whole blood and used for scientific purposes. The time required for a blood donation is low and usually takes …
Watzl Weekly honoured with BdKom Award
For their outstanding science communication, Carsten Watzl from the Leibniz Institute for Labour Research at TU Dortmund University (IfADo) and Stefan Schwark from the German Professional Association for Nursing Professions Nordwest e.V. won the BdKom Award in …
Rudolf-Schoen-Award for Silvia Capellino
At this year’s German Rheumatology Congress, Silvia Capellino and her team were awarded the Rudolph Schoen Award of the Foundation of the German Society for Rheumatology for their research on the neurotransmitter dopamine and its role in rheumatoid arthritis.
„Watzl Weekly“ nominated for BdKom Award
Carsten Watzl from IfADo and Stefan Schwark from the German Professional Association for Nursing Professions DBfK Nordwest e. V. were nominated for the BdKom Award (award for outstanding communication) with the project „Watzl Weekly went viral – video updates …
„Best in Session Paper“ award for Peter Bröder
Peter Bröde, research associate in the Sientific Department Immunology, received the „Best in Session Paper“ award of the Health Protection and Occupational Safety Session at the Spring Congress of the Society for Occupational Science (Gesellschaft für …