Exzellenzcluster ImmunoSensation

ImmunoSensation2 is a Cluster of Excellence funded by Germany’s Excellence Strategy at the
University of Bonn. Participating scientists are dedicated to investigating innate immunity
beyond the boundaries of classical immunology. In a joint effort, immunologists, neurobiologists,
systems biologists and mathematicians of the University of Bonn and the German
Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) of the Helmholtz Association aim to connect
the status of the immune system, the metabolism and the nervous system to disease states.
ImmunoSensation2 is embedded into the outstanding research environment of the University of
Bonn, the University Hospital and the DZNE. Furthermore, ImmunoSensation2 is internationally
connected and maintains research partnerships with Australia (Melbourne University), Japan
(Osaka University, Kyoto University), Brazil (University of Sao Paulo) and the Netherlands
(Radboud University, Nijmegen). Students will have the opportunity to receive additional
financial support to participate in a student exchange program (3 to 6 months) with selected
principal investigators at these partner universities.
PhD students will be admitted to the Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and
Infection. In this structured PhD program, students gain experience with state-of-the-art
technologies and become part of a vibrant scientific network and an internationally
competitive scientific training program.