PhD or MD PhD position in human skin immunology

Thelaboratory of the Department of Dermatology is focused on the study of human Thelper cells and their role in inflammatory skin disease. We aim to betterunderstand the mechanisms of skin inflammation and to create new therapeuticstrategies.

What you can expect

Skin T cells play a central role in protecting the body, but their dysregulated activation drives chronic inflammatory skin disease. Current treatments suppress inflammation, yet rarely provide long-term cure. To develop curative therapies, we need to understand the upstream mechanisms that sustain inflammation, such as the interleukin-18 (IL-18) pathway. Recent findings suggest that IL-18 plays a crucial role in atopic dermatitis (AD). Therefore, we aim to address:

• IL-18-responsive immune cells across blood and lesional AD skin
• The inflammatory cytokine milieu shaped by IL-18
• The neutralization of IL-18 as a therapeutic strategy for AD

Your Profile

• European academic degree in natural sciences (MSc) acceptable for matriculation at a Swiss University
• Fluent in English
• Dedicated to science and academia
• Theoretical & practical skills in immunology, molecular, & cellular biology

What we offer

• Our team offers a dynamic and aspiring translational research environment
• Close collaborations with local and international laboratories guarantees access to state-of-the-art know-how and infrastructure

• Curriculum vitae with a brief description of laboratory experience

Questions about the job?

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. Christoph Schlapbach Professor of Department of Dermatology,

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+41316325402