Thomas Kufer

Thomas Kufer is a Professor and head of the Research Group Immunology (180b) at the Institute of Nutritional Medicine, University of Hohenheim. He is actively involved in teaching and research, offering courses such as 'Immunological Mechanisms' and 'Current Issues in Immunology' in the Winter Semester 2025/26.

His research focuses on innate immunity, particularly the role of NOD2 and other NLR proteins in microbial detection and inflammatory regulation. His work bridges immunology with nutritional medicine, exploring how immune responses are modulated at the molecular level.

The recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding NOD2 regulation, ascorbate-induced cytotoxicity in brain tumors, and neuroimmune interactions in pain. These studies span disciplines including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, with emphasis on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways.

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Thomas Kufer supervises research within his group and has led several completed research projects on NLR-mediated immune responses and actin remodeling. Although no current grants are listed, his ongoing publications suggest active research funding. He is affiliated with the Institute of Nutritional Medicine and contributes to interdisciplinary teaching involving nutrition and immunology.

He leads the Research Group Immunology at the University of Hohenheim, focusing on molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, with implications for inflammatory diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders.