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Welcome to the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK)

The Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention is dedicated to understanding and ultimately treating cardiovascular disease. Our research encompasses a broad spectrum, from immune regulation in atherosclerosis to metabolic pathways, molecular inflammation, and neuroimmune interactions.

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GLP-1R-GIPR-PPARα/γ/δ quintuple agonism corrects obesity and diabetes in mice

30 Apr 2026 | Publication

An international group of researchers developed a unimolecular quintuple agonist that combines the body weight-reducing and blood glucose-lowering effects of GLP-1R-GIPR co-agonism with the…

Open Postdoctoral Position for a Cell Biology Research Project - 3 years (m/w/d)

10 Apr 2026 | News | Open Position

OPEN POSTDOC POSITION ➤   offered by the Ries Lab

Open PhD position within the CRC 1744 on neurovascular disease

5 Feb 2026 | News | Open Position

OPEN PHD POSITION ➤   offered by the Steffens Lab within a newly established DFG Collaborative Research Center (CRC) on neurovascular diseases. Start: from 1 April, 2026

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