Sperandio Lab - Leukocyte trafficking and hemostasis in vivo
Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology
Research Topics
- Inflammation
- Fetal physiology
- Glycobiology
- Platelet biology
Photo: Jan Greune
Neutrophils are the first immune cells during the inflammatory response arriving at sites of tissue damage or pathogen invasion. The Sperandio lab is interested in dissecting the molecular details of this process starting within the intravascular compartment and following neutrophils until they reach their target tissues. Recently, we have expanded investigations of this process to the fetus studying the ontogeny and maturation of neutrophil (and platelet) function during fetal life. Additional interests are how glyco-structures and danger signals influence neutrophil recruitment. Read more...
Publications
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7689-3613
Scientific vita
| Year | Function | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| since 2007 | Full professor | Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology, Biomedical Center, LMU Munich |
| 2002-2007 | Group leader | University Children's Hospital Heidelberg |
| 1999-2002 | Postdoctoral researcher | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA |
| 1996-1999 | Clinician scientist | University Children's Hospital Heidelberg |
| 1988-1995 | Medical student | Freie Universität Berlin |