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.
WG Schikowski
WG Schins
Team Unfried
This research field investigates the mechanisms by which non-ionizing radiation and particulate matter contribute to skin aging, skin inflammation, and skin carcinogenesis.
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 Fritsche
WG Krutmann
WG von Mikecz
WG Schikowski
WG 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 Fritsche
WG Haarmann-Stemmann
WG Krutmann
WG Schikowski
WG Schins
LG Weighardt
- 01/06/2023in Press
Tire wear and higher temperatures get on the nematode’s nerves
Scientists at the IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany, have shown that tire wear, age and temperature accelerate neurodegeneration (i.e. the decline of nerve cells) in models of the nematode C. elegans for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The corresponding study was published in the journal Environ... - 06/10/2022in Press
New DFG research unit on understanding aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling in skin disorders
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a new research unit on “Understanding aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling in skin disorders” (FOR 5489). In this research unit, coordinated by the IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (speaker: Prof. Jean Krutmann), scientists of the IUF and the Medical Faculty of the Hei...
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