Molecular genetic of lung diseases

  • How do genes influence the allergic sensitization in the early development of asthma bronchial and is there any interference with early baby care?
  • Which genes are responsible for the progression of COPD in adults? Why do also some never smoking people get COPD?
  • Is there any role of somatic mutations for COPD progression?

Teamleader:

PD Dr. Matthias Wjst
CPC Neuherberg
Ingolstädter Landstr. 1
85764 Neuherberg
Tel.: +49-89-3187-3206
Fax: +49-89-3187-2400
Email: wjst(at)helmholtz-
muenchen.de