Networking

Science needs communication and cooperation

Research needs communication and cooperation

The DRFZ is at the centre of a wide-ranging network of national and international partners dedicated to research into inflammation and rheumatic diseases. These diseases pose an enormous challenge worldwide, and only through joint efforts can we gain deeper insights into the causes and consequences.

Involvement into research networks enables resources to be pooled and knowledge and technologies to be exchanged efficiently. The networks also promote the realisation of comprehensive studies, enabling results to be achieved more quickly and effectively.

Our projects and partnerships are supported by funding from renowned institutions such as the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Leibniz Association, the European Commission, the European Research Council (ERC) and various private foundations.

Innovative strategic cooperation concepts

To promote research and development in the field of rheumatic diseases, the DRFZ also relies on innovative ‘PPPP’ concepts (Public-Private Partnership Projects). These strategic partnerships between public institutions and private companies enable us to make optimum use of the expertise and resources of both sectors to advance research and bring new therapeutic solutions to the market more quickly. This significantly accelerates the development of more precise diagnostic procedures and personalized therapeutic approaches Within these PPPP initiatives, the DRFZ cooperates closely with leading pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms and academic and government research institutions.

The PPPP concept strengthens the role of the DRFZ in building bridges between science and industry and makes a decisive contribution to improving treatment options for patients with rheumatic diseases.