Christoph Schneider

Christoph Schneider serves as Associate Professor of Physiology at the University of Zurich, where he leads the Immunophysiology research group within the Department of Physiology. His work bridges fundamental physiological mechanisms with immune system dynamics.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. from ETH Zürich, Switzerland
• Postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco, USA

Professor Schneider's research explores the critical interface between immunology and physiology, with emphasis on immunophysiology—investigating how neural circuits regulate immune responses and how inflammatory processes impact organ function. This work integrates neuroimmunology, systemic physiology, and inflammatory disease mechanisms to uncover therapeutic targets for immune-mediated disorders. His approach combines molecular techniques with physiological monitoring to dissect bidirectional communication between immune and nervous systems.

He mentors a diverse research team comprising:

• Antonie Lechner (Postdoctoral Fellow)
• Sébastien Trzebanski (Postdoctoral Fellow)
• Samantha Roesch (Ph.D. candidate)
• Pascal Flüchter (Ph.D. candidate)
• Aurelia Gondrand (Ph.D. candidate)
• Basak Corak (Ph.D. candidate)
• Julian Muff (MD-Ph.D. candidate)
• Nikolaos Sidiropoulos (Ph.D. candidate)

The Immunophysiology group operates within Zurich's Department of Physiology, utilizing advanced physiological monitoring and immunological assays to investigate immune-organ crosstalk. Their collaborative environment includes technicians (Brigitte Herzog, Nina Brander) and administrative support (Judita Tillova), facilitating translational research with clinical implications.