BioTechMed-Graz Faculty Club with Thomas Weichhart

Prof. Thomas Weichhart: “Treating the granuloma in sarcoidosis – from mice to man”

Type

Vortrag

Topic

Universität

In this lecture, Thomas Weichhart will discuss how studying a mouse model of spontaneous granuloma formation led to the discovery of a key pathogenetic mechanisms in sarcoidosis, a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by granulomas in the lungs, skin, or heart. By dissecting macrophage-driven processes, the lab uncovered metabolic pathways that are active in progressive forms of the disease. These insights guided the development of a targeted treatment strategy, culminating in a successful clinical trial. This translational approach illustrates how basic immunological studies in mice can inform novel, effective therapies for human diseases.

About Thomas Weichhart

Thomas Weichhart is researcher and Principal Investigator at the Medical University of Vienna, Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics.

Platform for interdisciplinary exchange

The BioTechMed-Graz Faculty Club offers a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and networking to all full and associated members of BioTechMed-Graz.

Registration

Please register via the BioTechMed-Graz website.

Host

BioTechMed-Graz

Time and Location

18. June 2025, 05:00 PM - 21:00

TU Graz, Campus Neue Technik, Hörsaal BMT Stremayrgasse 16, 8010 Graz

Additional informations

Language: English

Contact

Katrin STÜHLINGER
BioTechMed-Graz
katrin.stuehlinger@uni-graz.at
Phone: +43 316 3805028

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