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Ali Önder Yildirim is the Director of the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI) at Helmholtz Munich and has a significant background in understanding immune mechanisms and chronic lung diseases. His research focuses on deciphering the underlying molecular mechanisms of chronic lung disease and its interplay with the immune system. With a doctoral title in Veterinary Medicine from Justus Liebig University, Gießen, he transitioned into postdoctoral research in chronic airway diseases at Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany. Since 2006, he has led the Helmholtz Munich Group on Immunopathology related to COPD at the Comprehensive Pneumology Center. Yildirim is actively involved in several academic and research initiatives, including being a member of the Executive Committee of the Environmental Health Center. His work includes projects that explore innovative therapeutic approaches to COPD, emphasizing the importance of healthy lung function for overall well-being, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI) • Munich, Germany
Currently serves as the Director of the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity at Helmholtz Munich.
Institute of Experimental Pneumology, LMU Clinic Munich • Munich, Germany
Holds a professorship in the Institute of Experimental Pneumology at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Comprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC) • Munich, Germany
Led the group on Immunopathology related to COPD at the CPC.