Prof. Dr. Andra Schromm

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Focus on the lungs

We are the lung research center of the Leibniz Association.
Our main focus: Common diseases such as asthma, allergies and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as infection-related inflammation of the lungs, in particular tuberculosis (TB).

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News

12.11.2026

Full house at the 48th NDI3 meeting at the Borsteler Herrenhaus

Over 130 participants, three internationally renowned keynote speakers and a lively industry exhibition: the 48th Northern Germany Meeting on Infection, Immunology & Inflammation (NDI3), held on 5 November 2026 at the FZB, was a resounding success.
11.11.2026

New grant supports development of antibiotics against tuberculosis

The Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center is a partner in a research project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation with 10 million Swedish kronor (approx. 900,000 €). The three year project, called SafeGM, aims to develop safer and more effective antibiotics against tuberculosis (TB).
09.11.2026

Margo Diricks completes habilitation in microbiology at the University of Lübeck

Since 2020, Margo Diricks has been conducting research on non-tuberculous mycobacteria at the Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center. Using genome sequencing and bioinformatics, she investigates the distribution, genetic diversity, transmission routes and antibiotic resistance patterns of these bacteria.

FG Gruppe_en: Immunobiophysics

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