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Translational Immunometabolism
Lab
We are a dynamic team of creative scientists, accompanied by a furry companion, all deeply passionate about unraveling the mysteries of mammalian metabolism. Our squad consists of clinical researchers, bioinformaticians, nutritionists, and microbiologists, offering a diverse and comprehensive approach to our scientific pursuits.
Beyond our scientific endeavors, we all share a love for indulging in fruit loops and sipping on mate, adding a touch of fun to our work. Additionally, some of our team members are tech enthusiasts, particularly fond of e-ink tablets, while others express their creativity through artistic pursuits.
Keywords:
Gut microbiota, Germ-free mouse, Dendritic cells, Diet-induced obesity, Dietary fibre
2 years
Since 2022 we conduct our research at the University of Bern and the Diabetes Center Berne in Switzerland.
1 professor
Prof. Dr. med. et phil. Maria Luisa Balmer leads the TrimLab with a strong track record in research and medicine.
11 members
Eleven people are currently part of the TrimLab including PostDocs, PhDs, master and bachelor students and technicians.
4 projects
We focus on four main projects and have many more collaborative projects with other research groups.
News
May ’24
Team
A warm welcome to our PhD student
Andrea Celoria is joining us to investigate distinct metabolic signatures of dendritic cells. We are looking forward to having you on board!
Nov ’23
Award
Maria wins the Pierre-Mercier grant
We are excited to share that Maria has received financial support from the Pierre-Mercier foundation. We will now study functional microbiome related aspects of diet-induced obesity in children and adults! We thank the Pierre Mercier-Foundation for their trust and interest in our research!
Oct ’23
Research
The tail of Agnes and Herbert!
For a while now, these little buggers: a bacteria named Cutibacterium acnes (Agnes) and a dead fly (Herbert) kept us occupied with extensive detective work. Recently we resolved their mysteries and our lab members are rejoicing with joy!
Oct ’23
Award
Maria has won the Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize 2023
Maria Luisa Balmer has won the 2023 Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize in recognition of her medical research into the links between intestinal flora and obesity and diabetes.
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