Axel Roers

Professor Axel Roers serves at Heidelberg University's Faculty of Medicine within the Institute of Immunology at Heidelberg University Hospital. His research program focuses on mast cell biology and immune regulation, particularly examining how these cells monitor blood flow and protect against pathogens and toxins.

Dr. Roers' research interests center on immunological mechanisms in skin tissue, with particular expertise in interleukin-10 regulation, mast cell functions in inflammatory processes, and NF-kappaB-dependent proinflammatory responses. His work bridges fundamental immunological research with clinical applications, especially in understanding autoimmune conditions and skin barrier function.

His current research portfolio demonstrates strong activity across multiple funding mechanisms including Research Groups, Transregional Collaborative Research Centers, and Clinical Research Groups. Notably, he serves as speaker for FOR 2599: Tissue type 2 responses: Mechanisms of induction and regulation, indicating leadership in this specialized field.

Dr. Roers has secured substantial research infrastructure through completed projects including a cell analysis and high-speed cell sorting system and a 2-photon laser scanning microscope for intravital applications, demonstrating his commitment to advanced methodological approaches in immunological research.

His collaborative approach is evident through numerous sub-project management roles in Transregios and Collaborative Research Centers, focusing on molecular dynamics of nucleic acid-driven immune responses, immune cell interactions in barrier-defective skin, and cellular plasticity in myeloid malignancies.