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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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 Launch of the CRC 1784 In Trac : IPEK scientists join in

1 Oct 2026 | News | Funding

CRC 1784 InTrac  ➤ IPEK scientists Sabine Steffens, Philipp von Hundelshausen and Christian Wever join the new CRC programme

Pathogenic high affinity autoantibody in Artery Tertiary Lymphoid Organs in Atherosclerosis

7 Sep 2026 | News | Publication

NATURE CARDIOVASC RES ➤ IPEK scientists from the Habenicht Lab identify a a pathogenic high affinity autoantibody in atherosclerosis

Cannabinoid receptor identified as new target against atherosclerosis

22 Jul 2026 | News | Publication

NATURE COMM ➤IPEK scientists from the Steffens Lab show that cannabinoid receptor promotes the development of atherosclerosis in the blood vessels.

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