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Blood Cell Research
In the department of Blood Cell Research three major blood cell types are investigated: erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophilic granulocytes. The first two cell types are regular transfusion products used for patients and the latter might become one. They play an essential role in, respectively, oxygen transport, blood clotting and in innate immunity, the inborn immune system against invading micro-organisms. The aim of our research is to understand important metabolic processes in these cells in order to better maintain the quality of these cells after donation and to develop new diagnostic tools in order to identify aberrations in patients. Current research lines include:


  • Granulocyte activation
  • Red Cell Research
  • Pathogen detection and inactivation
  • Improving materials and methods for blood bank processing
  • Improving materials and methods for storage of blood components

    In our research we use a variety of biochemical, immunological and microscopic techniques. In addition, nucleic acid research and flow cytometry are used in the ongoing projects.


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