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HeroldLab
@heroldlab.bsky.social
We focus on unraveling lung injury and repair mechanisms in the infected lung. Based in Giessen, Germany. For more information visit our website: https://www.pulmonary-infections.com/
On November 12, the "4th DZIF Bridging Topic Workshop – Cell and Gene Therapies of Infectious Diseases" took place. The event covered a wide range of topics, including adenovirus vector- & T-cell-based gene therapies and their applications in the treatment of HIV, PML, HBV, CMV, EBV, and SARS-CoV-2.
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This Thursday, LOEWE-iCANx will host an engaging minisymposium featuring insightful talks & discussions in cutting-edge biomedical research.

-Thursday, November 13, 2025
-14:30
-Biomedizinisches Forschungszentrum Seltersberg (BFS), Gießen – Rooms 17.1 & 17.2
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Welcome, Prof. Dr. Linda Brunotte, to Pulmonary Infections!

Her cutting-edge research unravels the complex battle between influenza viruses & the human immune system.

Excited to have her advancing our understanding & treatment of respiratory diseases!

#PulmonaryInfections #InfluenzaResearch
October 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
“Infektiologie im Dialog” brought together experts for an in-depth symposium on current diagnostics & therapies in infectious diseases.

Through real-life case discussions & interactive exchange, participants from both clinical & outpatient settings gained valuable insights into topics.
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The @cpi-exstra.bsky.social is hiring!

Starting January 1, 2026, we are seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (m/f/d) in science administration at the @jlugiessen.bsky.social site in Gießen.

Find the full job description here:
www.pulmonary-infections.com/jobs/
September 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Join us for “Infectiology in Dialogue” on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Lecture Hall II, Medical Teaching Center of JLU Giessen (Klinikstr. 29, 35392 Gießen).

We look forward to presenting exciting infectious disease cases and the latest developments in the field!
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Postdoc Opportunities at the Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI, EXC2026)
Passionate about lung research? Join CPI for a top-notch environment studying pulmonary infections, chronic lung diseases, and cardio-pulmonary interactions.
Scan the QR code for details & how to apply.
September 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Save the Date: Infectiology in Dialogue 2025

On October 1, 2025, the Department of Medicine V (UKGM) invites you to the annual continuing education event, Infectiology in Dialogue.

Location: Medical Teaching Center, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Lecture Hall II
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
September 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Our second-year PhD students had the opportunity to present their exciting research at the 21st annual retreat of the International Graduate Program “Molecular Biology and Medicine of the Lung” (MBML) in Castle Rauischholzhausen!
August 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Paper Alert by Trauth et al

Researchers from the University of Giessen & Research Center Borstel evaluated the use of the BPaL regimen as a rescue/bridging therapy to manage intolerable side effects of the standard HRZE regimen in patients with drug-sensitive TB.
www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
August 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations to @paolopanza.bsky.social on receiving €287,000 in funding for his project BLOOM, which develops mini-lungs from patient cells to improve lung disease modeling. Part of the @proloewe.bsky.social network.

#LungResearch #Organoids
July 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations, Dr. Theresa Schäfer!

Theresa successfully defended her PhD thesis, “The Impact of GM-CSF on Lung Epithelial Cell Injury and Repair in Severe Influenza Virus Pneumonia.”

We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you!

#PhDDefense #MedicalResearch #InfluenzaResearch #LungHealth
July 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Herold Lab was at the DZL Annual Meeting 2025 in Heidelberg!
As always, we enjoyed connecting with colleagues from all DZL sites.
The meeting brought together researchers from across the network to share the latest insights.
#heroldlab #dzl #heidelberg #lungresearch
July 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
PanzaLab is looking for 2 PhD students to join the Junior Research Group "Lung Organoids and Disease Modeling."
The group of Prof @paolopanza.bsky.social offers 2 part-time (50%) PhD positions with a competitive salary & the chance to earn your doctorate.
Apply now
www.pulmonary-infections.com/jobs/
June 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We are seeking a part-time (50%) Technical Assistant to support daily lab operations.

Applicants should have relevant vocational training and practical lab experience.

Find the full description here:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
June 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We’re now on Instagram & Facebook!

HeroldLab is excited to share that you can now find us on both platforms.
Follow us to stay up to date on our latest publications, events, and lab news!

HeroldLab IG: lnkd.in/e6EtMxNg
HeroldLab FB: lnkd.in/ezyKMFEh
June 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We had a blast welcoming eager junior scientists yesterday at our walk-in lung model at the Street of Experiments!

Visitors enjoyed exploring and had a great time solving a quiz all about how our lungs are built and how they work.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and got curious with us!
May 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Don't forget to come by and discover your lungs from the inside!

We'll be in the foyer of the THM mensa with a huge, authentic, walk-in model of the lung.

🗓️ Sunday, 25 May 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 THM Campus foyer of the mensa, Wiesenstraße, Gießen

Image: www.organmodelle.de
May 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We Welcome Prof. Dr. Paolo Panza to HeroldLab!

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Panza has joined the Herold Lab as a Professor of lung organoids and tissue engineering for advanced disease modeling.

We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions!
May 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We are excited to share highlights from last night's poster session at #ATS2025 in San Francisco!

We were proud to present our latest research at the poster session.

#PulmonaryResearch #TeamScience #LungHealth #ATSSanFrancisco #HeroldLab
May 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We welcomed an eager 8th-grade student from Montessori School Marburg for a two-week internship at CIGL. She gained hands-on research insight and loved it so much that she may return. Her teacher praised the varied educational experience. Thanks for joining us - best wishes on your learning journey!
May 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Sneak peek at the walk-in lung model.

The @cpi-exstra.bsky.social (CPI) will provide this model, a unique, immersive experience that makes your lung function, disease, and prevention tangible.

Image: www.organmodelle.de

#StreetOfExperiments #LungHealth #ScienceFestival #CPI #MedicalResearch
April 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Save the Date & Walk Down the Street of Experiments with Us!

We invite you to visit our tent, where you can step inside a walk-in lung model!

Find more details here:
🔗 www.mathematikum.de/veranstaltungen/strasse-der-experimente

We look forward to seeing you there!
March 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
what an amazing poster session we were part of in ERS Lung Science Conference! 🫁

it’s always a please to share our science with fellow colleagues from all around the world, in such a collaborative environment 🗺️
March 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
For the next few days, we are reporting from the ERS Lung Science Conference 2025 on “Repairing the Lung - from single cells and tissue organisation to regenerative therapy”, in Estoril, Portugal 🫁
March 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM