Jürgen Ruland

Prof. Jürgen Ruland is a Professor of Clinical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Medicine and Health. His research focuses on immune system signaling, particularly in cancer and disease pathogenesis. He holds academic roles since 2012 and has led research groups since 2003.

Education: M.D. from Giessen and Pittsburgh, postdoctoral studies at TUM (2005). Career highlights include ERC Advanced Grants (2013, 2019) and the Leibniz Prize (2021). Research interests span immune cell signaling, cancer biology, and therapeutic interventions.

Awards: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2021), ERC Advanced Grant (2013 & 2019), Paul-Martini-Award (2010), Wilhelm-Warner-Award (2010), and Artur-Pappenheim-Award (2006).

Grants and leadership: ERC funding, leadership in junior research groups, and academic roles including membership in the Leopoldina and Bavarian Academy of Sciences. Active in TUM's research institutes and academic governance.