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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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Turning Lab Waste into a Resource: IPEK's Sustainability Initiative

29 Oct 2026 | News

 IPEK's sustainability initative continues to make progress, with three collection bags filled and an estimated 300 PET bottles collected for recycling

Christian Weber recognised as 2026 TOP scientist by Research.com and ScholarGPS

22 Oct 2026 | News

Prof. Christian Weber is recognized by Research.com and ScholarGPS for his outstanding contributions to medicine and cardiovascular research.

 Launch of the CRC 1784 In Trac : IPEK scientists join in

1 Oct 2026 | News | Funding

CRC 1784 InTrac  ➤ IPEK scientists Sabine Steffens, Philipp von Hundelshausen and Christian Wever join the new CRC programme

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