Lothar Rink

Lothar Rink is a Professor and Director of the Institute of Immunology at RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on experimental zinc studies in adaptive and innate immune systems, zinc’s role in inflammation, and immunological aspects of aging and viral responses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2).

• Key Research Areas: Immunology, Zinc Biology, Inflammation, Aging, Virology

He actively participates in public outreach, including podcasts and conferences like ICTEM2021/2022, addressing immune system myths and health management during the coronavirus crisis. The institute’s work also emphasizes translational immunology and molecular mechanisms of immune regulation.