Research Center Borstel

Research Center Borstel (German: Forschungszentrum Borstel) is a multidisciplinary scientific institution located in Borstel, Germany. The center is dedicated to research and patient care in the field of pulmonology and allergology, with a particular focus on infectious diseases and immunology.

History[edit | edit source]

The Research Center Borstel was founded in 1947 as a tuberculosis sanatorium. Over the years, it has evolved into a leading research institution, specializing in lung diseases and allergies.

Research[edit | edit source]

The Research Center Borstel conducts research in several key areas:

Pulmonology: The center conducts extensive research into lung diseases, including asthma, COPD, and tuberculosis.
Allergology: The center's allergology department focuses on the study of allergies and related conditions.
Infectious diseases: The center studies various infectious diseases, with a particular focus on those affecting the lungs.
Immunology: The center's immunology department conducts research into the immune system and its role in health and disease.

Patient Care[edit | edit source]

In addition to its research activities, the Research Center Borstel also provides patient care. The center's clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases and allergies.