Peter Horn

Prof. Dr. Peter Horn is a leading academic and clinical researcher serving as Director of the Institute for Transfusion Medicine at the University Hospital Essen, part of the University of Duisburg-Essen. His work bridges clinical diagnostics and cutting-edge research in transplant immunology and immunogenetics. He is a key figure in the ZMB (Center for Molecular Biosciences) and contributes to the research program on Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Transplantation.

His research interests are centered on transplant immunology, HLA typing, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapeutics. He investigates immune responses in transplantation, donor-recipient compatibility, and the development of GMP-compliant cellular therapies. His work also extends to cancer immunology and infectious diseases, particularly hepatitis viruses.

The recent publication trends show a strong focus on HLA mismatches, immune monitoring in cancer therapy, exosomes and extracellular vesicles, and non-invasive cancer detection. His articles appear in high-impact journals such as Blood, Journal of Hepatology, and Cancers, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across immunology, oncology, and molecular diagnostics.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
While specific students are not listed, Prof. Horn leads a major research group and collaborates extensively with PhD candidates and junior scientists. His institute conducts funded research projects within DFG consortia, EU programs, and NRW funding initiatives. He is involved in central facilities and junior research groups, indicating active mentorship and grant leadership.

Labs and Teams:
He leads the Institute for Transfusion Medicine, one of Germany's largest HLA laboratories, serving as a regional donor lab for the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO). His team performs state-of-the-art molecular diagnostics, including next-generation sequencing and flow cytometric crossmatch for living kidney transplants. The lab is integral to transplantation diagnostics and R&D at University Hospital Essen.