Peter Wipfler

Peter Wipfler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Neurology at the Salk Institute. His research focuses on neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, and clinical diagnostics.

• University: Salk Institute
• Department: Department of Neurology
• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• Email: p.wipfler@salk.at

Research Interests

Dr. Wipfler specializes in neuroimmunology with a focus on multiple sclerosis (MS) and its subtypes (primary progressive, secondary progressive, relapsing remitting). His work includes studying intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis, cerebrospinal fluid cytology in neuroinfectious diseases, and biomarker discovery for autoimmune disorders. He also explores intersections between neurology and immunology, particularly in immune-related adverse events from cancer therapies.

Key Research Areas

• Neuroimmunology
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurological Diagnostics
• Immunopathology
• Lyme Neuroborreliosis
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis

Notable Collaborations and Projects

Dr. Wipfler was co-investigator in the E-PILEPSY project (2013-2015), a European pilot network for refractory epilepsy and surgery. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Trinka, Harrer, and Otto, especially on MS and neurological complications of immunotherapy.