International Max Planck RS for Heart and Lung Research (IMPRS-HLR)

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Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (MPI-HLR) study the structure and workings of the heart, blood vessels and lungs. Among other things, their findings are intended to contribute to a better understanding of diseases in these organs and in developing possible treatments. The scientists, for example, examine how cells in the heart, blood vessel or lung tissue communicate with each other, and which signal molecules influence their function. They also study how function can be restored to damaged tissue. Stem cells – in other words precursor cells that can grow into specialised heart, blood vessel or lung cells – are therefore another important field of research for the Institute. Directors at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research and their Research Focus:

• Didier Stainier: Developmental Genetics
• Stefan Offermanns: Pharmacology
• Thomas Braun: Cardiac Development and Remodelling
• Werner Seeger: Lung Development and Remodelling

Further information on the MPI-HLR can be found on: http://www.mpi-hlr.de

International Max Planck Research School for Heart and Lung Research (IMPRS-HLR)

The International Max Planck Research School for Heart and Lung Research (IMPRS-HLR) is the leading educational platform of the Max Planck Institute in Bad Nauheim, Germany. The school is jointly operated by the Justus Liebig University (Giessen), the Goethe University (Frankfurt), as well as the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research. Talented junior scientists are offered the opportunity to earn a doctorate under excellent research conditions. Further information on the IMPRS can be found on: https://imprs.mpi-hlr.de/