Provide courses in the area of Immunology and Cell Biology in its entirety, including the innate and adaptive immune system, of the department in German and English, Carry out research and development projects, source and manage third-party-funded projects and participate in science transfer, Support domestic, international and interdisciplinary collaboration with academic, business and societal institutions, Actively engage in the university’s system of academic autonomy, Contribute to implementing the University Development Plan, in particular with regard to sustainability targets, Conduct applied and knowledge-oriented research projects on the molecular mechanisms and modulation of innate immunity, Use modern cell culture models, e.g. 3D organoids, or invertebrate animal models in biomedical science in teaching and research, Network their research activities within the university, in particular through participation in university institutes and collaboration in existing research networks and in the development of further consortia