Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI

 

Business field

Cell and gene therapy

 

Business field

Drugs and vaccines

 

Business field

Molecular diagnostics and immunodiagnostics

 

Business field

Extracorporeal therapies

We transfer biomedical research into the clinic.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI investigates and develops solutions to specific problems at the interfaces of medicine, life sciences and engineering. One of the institute‘s main tasks is to conduct contract research for companies, hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and research institutes operating in the field of biotechnology, pharma­ceuticals and medical engineering.

The Fraunhofer IZI develops, optimizes and validates methods, materials and products within the business fields cell and gene therapy, drugs and vaccines, molecular diagnostics and immunodiagnostics, as well as extracorporeal therapies. Its areas of competence lie in cell biology, immunology, drug biochemistry, bioanalytics and bioproduction as well as process development and automation. Research in these areas is centered around developments in immuno-oncology and infectious disease pathology. The S3 safety laboratory allows research and development activities to be conducted and highly pathogenic agents investigated under biosafety level 3 conditions.

The institute works in close cooperation with hospital institutions and performs quality tests besides manufacturing investigational medicinal products in line with GMP requirements. Furthermore, it supports partners in developing processes for the pharmaceutical production of ATMPs and biologicals, for example by helping them to obtain manufacturing licenses.

News

Latest press releases

21.2.2025

Rare side effect after immunotherapy against cancer

Researchers have discovered and analyzed a rare, yet serious, side effect of an innovative treatment against leukemia. The results of this study have now been published by scientists from Leipzig University Hospital, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, and Cologne University Hospital in the prestigious medical journal “Nature Medicine”.
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3.2.2025

Fraunhofer IZI’s founding director honored for his dedication to the city of Leipzig

Prof. Dr. Frank Emmrich, founder of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, was presented with the Leipziger Lerche award on January 31st, 2025. This award modelled on the famous "Leipzig lark" pastry is endowed by Verein Gemeinsam für Leipzig e.V.
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31.1.2025

Recognition for our animal care: Fraunhofer IZI co-hosts the German TechWeek

The International Laboratory Animal Technician Week (TechWeek) was held in Germany from January 27th to 31st, 2025. This annual series of events recognizes the work of animal keepers in experimental research involving animals. This year, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI took part for the first time.
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19.12.2024

Fraunhofer IZI relies on certified energy management

In November 2024, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology obtained the DIN ISO 50001 certification. This certification confirms the successful implementation of an energy management system for the institute’s sites in Leipzig, Halle (Saale) and Rostock.
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Press / media

 

As an institution of application-oriented research, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI attaches great importance to informing customers and the public.

Events

 

The Fraunhofer IZI offers its partners and guests space for communication.

Utilize our modern and representative premises for your event. The generously proportioned and modern space offered at the Institute provides space for, e. g., workshops, symposia, conferences and lectures.

 

 

Fraunhofer lighthouse project

Automated production technologies for mRNA-based drugs

 

Saxon future cluster

SaxoCell

 

Annual report 2023/24

The annual report gives you an insight into the structure of the Fraunhofer IZI, our services, important events and publications, offers, as well as selected project examples.

Research projects funded by the EU

Research projects at Fraunhofer IZI that are supported by the Land of Saxony / Saxony-Anhalt / Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania using funds provided by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

 

Research areas and core competencies

The Fraunhofer IZI offers R&D services for pharmaceutical, biotechnological and medical technology companies as well as for partners from research institutions, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories.

Jobs / career

We keep you informed on current job offers at the Fraunhofer IZI. Find out about the possibilities the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft could offer you as an employer.

Publications

We gladly provide our clients and partners as well as the interested public with information on our research activities.

 

Contact

Fraunhofer IZI

 

Perlickstraße 1
04103 Leipzig
Germany

Phone +49 341 35536-1000
Fax +49 341 35536-8-1000

 

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