The Collaborative Research Centre TRR332 is a DFG-funded consortium dedicated to develop an improved understanding of neutrophil biology. Our studies will reveal mechanisms of how the tissue environment regulates neutrophil production and phenotypes, how neutrophil activity is controlled intracellularly and how neutrophils function in different disease contexts. In the second funding period we will advance our foundational work towards disease models with relevance for human pathology. Specifically, we will focus on three disease entities with great socioeconomic burden and relevance to neutrophil biology, namely vascular inflammation, cancer, and infection. Such approach will not only reveal important aspects of the fine-tuned regulatory mechanisms of neutrophil activation but also permit the generation of tailored intervention strategies.
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NeutroTrain
NeutroTrain Welcome Lecture
Introductory session for all TRR 332 doctoral candidates - topics include:
- overview of the TRR 332 program
- introduction of Neutrotrain project leaders and key contact persons
- election of doctoral representatives
- Q&A session
flashlight talk A3
Invited lecture by Jose Maria Adrover (Francis Crick Institute London)
From guardians to foes: host remodelling and neutrophil plasticity in cancer
MPI Münster Lecture Hall
Joint workshop: Communication essentials and young leadership skills
Speaker: Viola Kraus, Munich
Date and time: October 06, 2026 (9 am - 4 pm) and November 12 (9am - 1pm)
Venue: Online via zoom
Workshop content (joint workshop with members of other graduate programs):
The workshop is really less about dealing with major conflicts and much more about developing communication skills and approaches that help prevent the kinds of conflicts we all encounter in everyday professional life:
Have you ever wondered how to deal with a challenging conversation more constructively? How to maybe adjust your communication style so that you can work towards a better, a more satisfying outcome?
Then this online workshop is for you.
We will be discussing, reflecting and trying out techniques to better manage challenging conversation. You gain some insights into what drives conflict and also your own style. Practical communication tools will be shared and practiced to equip you for future conversations.
While we are meeting online you can expect
- Some brief pre-work to get your mind ready for what is to follow
- Interactive and reflective parts during 1,5 online days
If you are interested and would like to participate, please register by Sept 18, 2026: trr332.neutrotrain@med.uni-muenchen.de