Researching and gaining insight into the underlying mechanisms helps scientists develop new therapeutic approaches. The PLID plays an outstanding role as the only German transplant center for human pancreatic islet cells. Experts from various disciplines work closely together with the clinical departments and stem cell experts, thus ensuring that research is focused on translation.

Cell Biology of Pancreatic Beta Cells and Pathogenesis of Diabetes 

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Michele Solimena

Metabolic Regulation and Cell Function

• Dr. Tiago Alves

Regenerative Therapies for Diabetes 

• Prof. Dr. Ezio Bonifacio

Intercellular Crosstalk in the Endocrine System

• Prof. Dr. Stefan Bornstein

Innate Immunity and Immunometabolism

• Prof. Dr. Triantafyllos Chavakis

Membrane Biochemistry of Cell Signaling 

• Prof. Dr. Ünal Coskun

Stem Cells in Pancreas Development and Disease

• Prof. Dr. Anthony Gavalas

Self-Organization of Cells into Organ Communities

• Dr. Anne Grapin-Botton

Development of Novel Therapeutic Options for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 

• Prof. Dr. Barbara Ludwig

Biology and Regeneration of Pancreatic Beta Cells

• Prof. Dr. Nikolay Ninov

Metabolic and Vascular Medicine

• Prof. Dr. Nikolaos Perakakis

Crosstalk Between Metabolism and Tissue Regeneration

• Dr. Tatiana Sandoval-Guzmán

Structural Membrane Biology

• Prof. Dr. Ingmar Schäfer

Implementation of Structured Programs for the Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus 

• Prof. Dr. Peter Schwarz

Islet of Langerhans Physiology in the Pathogenesis and Therapy of Diabetes 

• Prof. Dr. Stephan Speier

Tumor Progression, Tumor Immunology and Angiogenesis in Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer

• Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weitz / Prof. Dr. Marius Distler