Prof. Dr. Susanne Krauss-Etschmann

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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).

Our Mission

News

10.11.2025

New guidelines for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis – shorter and better tolerated therapies

Individuals affected by drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can now be treated in a significantly shorter and gentler manner. The tuberculosis guideline group for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland has revised its recommendations for treating this severe form of the disease. The revisions are based on the new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 20
07.11.2025

New Study Uncovers Molecular Drivers of Long COVID

Researchers from Borstel, Lübeck, and Kiel identify two key messengers that trigger persistent inflammation in the nasal mucosa.
03.11.2025

Successful kick-off: Research Alliance Leibniz INFECTIONS launches new funding phase

On 29 and 30 October 2025, the members of the Research Alliance Leibniz INFECTIONS met for their 10th plenary meeting at the Research Centre Borstel, Leibniz Lung Centre (FZB). To mark t