[FG] Walker Ulrich

Research Focus

Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Area of Research

Role of mitochondrial DNA in inflammation, systemic sclerosis outcome

Approved Research Projects

• SNF grant No. 310030_185300: NETosis and mitochondrial DNA in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and activity of systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-associated vasculitis.
• Interreg Grant: Prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
• UPSIDE trial: stem cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis

Collaborations

National Collaborations

• SCQM: Swiss clinical quality management in rheumatic diseases
• EUSTAR: European scleroderma trial and research group Novartis

International Collaborations

• Prof. Jacques Eric Gottenberg / Strassbourg
• Prof. Rheinhard E. Voll/ Freiburg i. Br.