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ILH News

2025-05-13

How Immune Cells in the Lungs Regulate Inflammation

In a recent study by ILH/DZL researchers at the UGMLC site, a previously unknown mechanism regulating the immune response in the lungs was identified. The findings were published in the prestigious journal Science Immunology
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2025-05-08

DZL DataLung School Kicks Off: Pioneering a New Era in Lung Research

The opening meeting of the DZL DataLung School clearly highlighted the urgent need and importance of work at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Around 40 participants embarked on a two-year training program that began with a kick-off event on 14-16 April, aimed at addressing the growing need for data competence in modern research.
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2025-03-21

Outstanding Lung Research in Giessen Continues to Grow

Another important milestone at the Seltersberg medicine campus area: The topping-out ceremony for the Institute for Lung Health (ILH) of JLU was celebrated under bright sunshine.
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