Peter Garred

Peter Garred is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, and a Consultant at the Department of Clinical Immunology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital. He also holds the position of Chair Professor in Clinical Molecular Medicine at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen.

Professor Garred has extensive experience in research leadership and education with deep insights into basic, translational, and clinical research. He leads a research group at Rigshospitalet and has dedicated the past 20 years to understanding the structure and molecular genetics of the complement system, particularly focusing on the lectin pathway. His research spans molecular characterization of complement components to clinical applications in infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions.

His research interests include Immunology, Complement System, Molecular Medicine, Clinical Immunology, Lectin Pathway, Genetics, Host Defense Mechanisms, and Innate Immunity. Professor Garred's work bridges fundamental molecular research with clinical applications, contributing significantly to our understanding of immune system function in health and disease.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on the complement system's role in various disease contexts including infectious diseases (particularly related to SARS-CoV-2), reproductive immunology, kidney and bladder infections, and inflammatory responses. His research employs diverse methodologies from molecular characterization to clinical cohort studies and has resulted in 285 publications.

• Therapeutic Targeting of the Complement System: From Rare Diseases to Pandemics (2021)
• Complement Nomenclature-Deconvoluted (2019)
• Pentraxins in Complement Activation and Regulation (2018)

Professor Garred maintains a large network of scientists and clinicians at local, national, and international levels. His research group at Rigshospitalet has secured funding for studies on the complement system and its clinical implications, working closely with both academic and clinical partners to advance understanding of the complement system's role in health and disease.

The research group operates within the Department of Clinical Immunology at Rigshospitalet, utilizing advanced laboratory facilities for protein characterization, genetic analysis, and clinical sample processing. Their work continues to make significant contributions to both basic immunological understanding and potential clinical applications.