Our research mission is the targeted and personalized prevention
of environmentally-induced aging and associated diseases.
We achieve this by elucidating causal mechanisms in the effects of environmental toxicants of global relevance – including particles, chemicals and radiation (also taking into account climate change). As part of this mission, we develop cutting-edge models for risk assessment and for the identification of innovative strategies for prevention and intervention. The ultimate translational steps are achieved by advising regulatory authorities and by cooperating with industry.
This research field investigates the mechanisms by which man-made and natural particles trigger degenerative and aging processes in the lungs.
In this research field, the influence of neurotoxic substances (e.g. chemicals and particles) on the developing, adult, and aged nervous systems is studied.
WG Krutmann
WG von Mikecz
WG Rossi
WG Schikowski
JRG Koch
JRG Staerk
LG Schins
LG Ventura
In this research field, the molecular mechanisms and their immunological consequences triggered by organic environmental pollutants, particles and UV radiation are investigated.
WG Esser
WG Haarmann-Stemmann
WG Krutmann
WG Rossi
WG Schikowski
JRG Koch
JRG Staerk
LG Schins
LG Weighardt
- 09/07/2026in News
NAKO at the National Industry Conference
On June 11 and 12, 2026, the 21st National Industry Conference on the Healthcare Industry took place in Rostock. The event is traditionally held under the patronage of the Minister President and attracted approximately 600 participants and visitors this year, who gathered to discuss the latest developments in the industry during 18 presentations an... - 24/06/2026in Press
CleanFinder: a freely available browser-based tool for genome editing analysis
Researchers at the IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf release an open, privacy-preserving platform that genotypes CRISPR, base, and prime editing outcomes — with no installation and without uploading sensitive data. Published in Trends in Biotechnology (Cell Press). The work was conducted together with colleag...
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