INNOCHEM: targeting chemokine / receptor interactions
on July 17, 2006 Dr. Mariagrazia Uguccioni, at the IRB, is the scientific coordinator of the European project INNOCHEM that aims to develop innovative chemokine-based therapeutic strategies for autommunity and chronic inflammation. The five year project involves 22 participants from 11 countries who have made major contributions to chemokine discovery, and to the construction of […]
IRB PhD student receives Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Scholarship
on July 13, 2006 Dirk Baumjohann, PhD student in the group of Dr. Federica Sallusto, has been awarded a prestigious PhD Scholarship by the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF), Germany. Dirk Baumjohann The BIF pays particular attention to the promotion of junior scientists: through travel allowances it assists PhD students and post-doctoral scientists spending short-term practicals […]
HRH Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand makes an official visit to the IRB
on June 19, 2006 The IRB was decked out with flowers and white linen for the arrival of Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand on the 2nd of June. The official visit was organized with the help of the Thai Royal Embassy in Bern. The purpose of the visit was to establish scientific and cultural links between […]
To the tune of science; the first of a series?
on June 19, 2006 Musica e Molecole – Jazz 19 June In collaboration with the Foundation Science et Cité, with the support of the Horten Foundation and UBS Bellinzona, and in conjunction with the visit to the institute of the Horten Foundation Council, IRB will be holding an evening of music and science Monday, 19 of […]
Elena Palmesino PhD Thesis
on June 17, 2006 CXCR4 associated proteins and their role in cell specific receptor function Elena Palmesino and Marcus Thelen Understanding chemokine receptor-mediated signaling in different cellular environments is the main focus of the project. Ample evidence from our laboratory and by others indicate that coupling of a given G-protein coupled receptor to downstream signaling […]
PhDs awarded to IRB students Simona Infantino and Elena Palmsino
on June 17, 2006 PhDs awarded to IRB students Simona Infantino and Elena Palmsino. Bringing the total of PhDs awarded for studies at the IRB to 15, the work of Simona and Elena was supervised by Marcus Thelen. The PhD program continues to attract a great deal of interest and is a vital part of […]
Elena Palmesino PhD Thesis
on June 17, 2006 CXCR4 associated proteins and their role in cell specific receptor function Elena Palmesino and Marcus Thelen Understanding chemokine receptor-mediated signaling in different cellular environments is the main focus of the project. Ample evidence from our laboratory and by others indicate that coupling of a given G-protein coupled receptor to downstream signaling […]
Simona Infantino PhD Thesis
on June 17, 2006 Simona Infantino and Marcus Thelen The orphan receptor RDC1 may function as a chemokine receptor. We have characterized its expression pattern in leukocytes, in particular on B cells. So far, we have tested most of the known human chemokines as potential ligands, but could not identify a specific agonist. Receptor internalization […]
IRB Avian flu research fast-tracked by the Wellcome Trust
on June 15, 2006 Research fast-tracked for support by the Wellcome Trust is working with adults who have recovered from infection by the potentially lethal H5N1 strain of avian flu to develop antibodies that it is hoped could be used in the fight against H5N1 infection. An international collaboration of scientists is working to harness […]
