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The Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention is dedicated to understanding and ultimately treating cardiovascular disease. Our research encompasses a broad spectrum, from immune regulation in atherosclerosis to metabolic pathways, molecular inflammation, and neuroimmune interactions.

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Pathogenic high affinity autoantibody in Artery Tertiary Lymphoid Organs in Atherosclerosis

7 Sep 2026 | News | Publication

NATURE CARDIOVASC RES ➤ IPEK scientists from the Habenicht Lab identify a a pathogenic high affinity autoantibody in atherosclerosis

Insights from the GRC Chemotactic Cytokines Conference 2026

15 Jun 2026 | News | Conference

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT ➤ IPEK was well represented at the latest Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Chemotactic Cytokines, held in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, from 7–12 June.

Christian Weber recognised as 2026 TOP scientist by Research.com

2 Jun 2026 | News

Prof. Weber ranked #114 in the world and #7 in Germany in the field of Biology and Biochemistry and #793 in the world and #40 in Germany in the field of Medicine in 2026, further improving his…

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