Matthias Reiger

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, IEM,

Kanert Award for Allergy Research Goes to Dr. Matthias Reiger

As part of the 37th Allergy Colloquium at the Research Center Borstel, Dr. Matthias Reiger was awarded the Kanert Award for Allergy Research. The scientist received the recognition for a research project focused on the use of nanopore sequencing in…

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New Research Findings, Environmental Health, EPI,

Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests.

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Environmental Health, EPI, IEM,

Heat Action Day 2025 – Raising Awareness of Health Risks from Heat

Under the motto “Heat Protection for All,” a broad alliance of healthcare actors and other organizations – including Helmholtz Munich – is drawing attention to the health risks posed by high temperatures on the occasion of Heat Action Day. 

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Featured Publication, Environmental Health, CMA,

Toxic Filtered Car Emissions After Sunlight Exposure

A new international study led by Helmholtz Munich and the University of Rostock reveals that emissions from modern gasoline cars – despite meeting the currently strictest European emission standards EURO 6d – can become significantly more harmful…

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Environmental Health, LHI,

ATS Assembly Award for LHI Director Ali Önder Yildirim

American Thoracic Society awards Önder Yildirim for “Research Excellence and Service by an International Member” for his high impact research, contributing to the understanding and treatment of lung diseases

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Environmental Health, IAP,

Markus Ege to join JACI Editorial Board

Dr Markus Ege, scientist at IAP, has been elected member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) for a 5-year term.