Posterwalk with Prof. Spindler
It was a pleasure to host Prof. Volker Spindler from the UKE. Our discussions around project posters were both stimulating and insightful, and his DLS talk offered a fascinating glimpse into his research.
Pint of Science - May 2025
The popular international festival for science communication took place in Lübeck for the fourth time and attracted numerous Lübeck residents to the sold-out pubs.
Posterwalk with Prof. Vidarsson
We were delighted to welcome Prof. Gestur Vidarsson from the Netherlands. His visit sparked engaging discussions around project posters, and his DLS presentation offered us valuable insights into his research.
Joint Spring Retreat RTG2633 x CRC1526
This year's spring retreat took place on 25th and 26th March 2025 and this time together with the CRC1526 “Pathomechanisms of Antibody-mediated Autoimmunity (PANTAU) - Insights from Pemphigoid Diseases”, also from the campus Lübeck.
We had two great days with six great guest talks, inspiring poster walks and a good time together in the large group.
Third medical graduation in the RTG
The RTG fellow Cristian Papara, defended his dissertation successfully on 14th January 2025. He is the therefore third person to receive his medical doctorate in our RTG.
Congratulations!!!
First PhD defence in the first generation
On 27th September 2024, the first PhD from the first RTG generation, Jana Buhre successfully defended her doctoral thesis.
We are delighted and wish her all the best for the future. We are very excited to see where her path will take her.
Congratulations!!
International Congress on Autoimmune Pre-Disease
The International Congress on Autoimmune Pre-Disease took place from 16.09. - 17.09.2024 in the Audimax Lübeck. We had a great congress, with exciting talks and posters, lively scientific exchange and a good atmosphere.
Thanks to all participants for their efforts and for this great event, we are already looking forward to the next time!
International Congress on Autoimmune Pre-Disease
Join the International Congress on Autoimmune Pre-Disease from September 16-17, 2024, in Lübeck to explore groundbreaking insights on early intervention and prevention in autoimmunity. Engage with experts through discussions, networking, and a scenic river boat cruise, advancing research and connections in autoimmune diseases.
Venue: Audimax, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23560 Lübeck, Germany
Registration & Abstract submission: Please register by filling the registration form here.
DAAD - Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP)
The graduate program "Autoimmune Pre-Disease" at the University of Lübeck has received funding from the DAAD to offer international PhD scholarships through the Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP). This will support research on autoimmune disease predisposition, including the role of aging. The program aims to strengthen international collaboration and enhance the university’s global visibility.
DAAD RISE Students expand our RTG this summer
This summer we are once again hosting DAAD RISE scholarship holders from Canada, the USA and England.
Welcome, we are delighted to have you with us!
Second Graduation within the RTG
The RTG fellow Jianrui Zheng, defended his dissertation successfully on May 24th, 2024. He is the therefore second person to receive his medical doctorate in our RTG.
After his time within our RTG he started working within the Department of Cardiology in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.
Congratulations!!!
Posterwalk with Prof. Christian Vestergaard
16.05.2024
The GRK 2633 would like to thank Prof. Christian Vestergaard for a wonderful and interesting day.
Spring Retreat 2024
26 March 2024
Our third spring retreat took place at Fraunhofer IMTE. Many thanks to everyone who took part and a special thank you to our two guests Annika Raschdorf and Stefanie Derer-Petersen. It was a pleasure for us to have you there.
First Graduation within the RTG
David Aldo De Luca Laredo, RTG fellow from May 2022 - April 2023, defended his dissertation successfully on March 19th, 2024.
He is the first person to receive his doctorate in our RTG.
Congratulations!!!
RTG 2633
Autoimmune Pre-Disease
We are happy to announce that our GRK 2633 started!
“The best way to move the world forward is by trusting innovative new ideas.” Edgar E. Schein in conversation with C. Otto Scharmer
Posterwalk with Dr. Jolien Suurmond
9.11.2023
The GRK 2633 would like to thank Dr. Jolien Suurmond for a wonderful and interesting day.
Autum Retreat Neumünster 4.10.2023 - 5.10.2023
We spent our Autum Retreat in the modern Hotel Stahlwerk Neumünster. Interesting presentations, many motivating words and an intensive professional exchange made the two days perfect.
A big thank you to all the guest speakers, lecturers and everyone who took part.
Posterwalk with Dr. Julie Lasselin
07.09.2023
A big thank you goes to Dr. Julie Lasselin, who helped our RTG 2633 to organize a wonderful and interesting day.
Posterwalk with Dr. Veronique Witko-Sarsat
6.07.2023
Many thanks for the highly interesting guest lecture, Dr. Witko-Sarsat. RTG 2633 had an informative and sunny poster walk.
RTG 2633 Autumn Retreat
Impressions from our very successful RTG 2633 Autumn Retreat at the Vitalia Seehotel in Bad Segeberg, Germany
Posterwalk with Prof. Angelica Winter Boldt
23 June 2022
In beautiful weather our PhD students could have some impressive moments with Prof. Winter Boldt
Posterwalk with Prof. Eliane Müller
06 June 2022
Thank you very much for the great days with you!
Posterwalk with Prof. Jens Waschke
05 May 2022
Many thanks to Prof. Waschke for the great exchange and the great atmosphere!
Pint of Science
May 2022 - The popular international festival for science communication was held in Lübeck, drawing large crowds of locals to the sold-out pubs.
Shootingdays with Thomas Waldner and Team
(March and April 2022)
A big thank you to Thomas Waldner and his team, who accompanied our RTG 2633 PhD students professionally and super arranged through three and a half days of shooting...
Here are a few impressions for you...
Spring Retreat
29 March 2022
Our Spring Retreat in Presence was a great success!
Many thanks to all the participants
Application for MD scholarships
Application deadline: 1 August 2025
- Starting date: 1 October 2025 for a total of 6 - 12 months.
- Medical students qualify
- Application open, information on projects and principal investigators on this website
- Submit application (with project description minimum 3 maximum 5 pages) to Laura Kirchhoff in one PDF (Laura.Kirchhoff(at)uksh.de)
Application must include:
- Letter of motivation
- Project description (in consultation with your potential supervisor)
- Curriculum vitae
- Abitur certificate or equivalent
- University certificates, incl. physicum grade
Upcoming RTG Events
Autumn Retreat:
Mon.-Tue. 14.10.2025 - 15-10.2025
(Stahlwerk Neumünster)
Guests: tba
12th Poster walk:
Thu. 06.11.2025
Guest: Susanne Herold
