About BREATH
4. June 2026
BREATH (“Biomedical Research in Endstage and Obstructive Lung Disease Hannover”) is the Hannover site of the German Center for Lung Research. Our research network brings together expertise from basic research,…
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Successful Gene Correction in Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
6. November 2026
Researchers at Hannover Medical School (MHH), together with international partners, have successfully achieved targeted gene correction in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) for the first time. Scientists from the…
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Genetic Mitochondrial Disorder Identified as a Cause of Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis
21. October 2026
Researchers from the DZL site BREATH have identified a previously unknown link between pathogenic variants in the DGUOK gene and the rare lung disease pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE). Their findings not…
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Immune Cells to Provide Targeted Protection for Transplanted Organs
16. October 2026
Reducing the need for immunosuppressive drugs after transplantation: A research team at Hannover Medical School (MHH) has been awarded €2.4 million to investigate a personalized cell therapy approach. Two researchers…
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6th Pulmonary Hypertension Patient Meeting – Online
13. November 2026
We are pleased to invite you to our online Pulmonary Hypertension Patient Meeting for the sixth consecutive year. The programme for the afternoon is currently being prepared and will be…
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SAVE-THE-DATE: DZL Annual Meeting in Wiesbaden 2027
8. June 2027 – 10. June 2027
The annual meeting of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL) is an internal meeting of our research network. More information will become available as the event approaches.
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BREATH
BREATH is a lung research network that brings together experts from medicine, science, technology development, and research infrastructure. They work closely together with a shared goal: to translate new scientific findings into better ways to diagnose and treat lung diseases as quickly as possible.
For patients
BREATH provides patients with clear, accessible information on the latest findings in lung research and regularly offers patient events for exchange with experts.
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RESEARCH
At BREATH, we study a broad spectrum of lung diseases—from obstructive and acute conditions to processes of lung injury and regeneration. Through close, interdisciplinary collaboration, we bridge basic and clinical research across institutional boundaries. This approach generates new insights that we translate into innovative strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
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BREATH researchers regularly publish their findings in leading international peer-reviewed journals. To make this work transparent and easily accessible, we have compiled it in a central publications overview. A convenient search and filter function allows targeted access by topic, journal, or year.
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The DZL
The German Center for Lung Research was established to improve understanding of the causes of lung diseases and to open up new avenues for prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. Within a nationwide network of leading university and non-university institutions, the DZL pools scientific expertise with the aim of translating research findings into medical practice more rapidly.
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