Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZIDepartment of Infection Research and Diagnostics
The Department of Infection Research and Diagnostics researches and develops technologies for the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Innovative technology platforms are available for the development of vaccines, e.g. novel inactivation procedures or nucleic acid-based methods. An S3 laboratory enables work with highly infectious pathogens. Diagnostic and analytical procedures are developed on the basis of molecular and immunodiagnostic tests. Particular expertise exists in the design and manufacture of point-of-care systems that enable simple and robust analysis outside of clinical laboratories. Comprehensive competencies in the development of in-vivo and in-vitro model systems as well as modern imaging techniques complement the department's range of services in the development of modern active substances and diagnostics.