Research group Group Theopold
We are interested in the innate immune system, its activation, development and interaction with other aspects of physiology. To understand innate immunity at the organismic level, we use the vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster.
We regret to inform that our beloved colleague Ulrich Theopold passed away in end of September 2023. All our thoughts goes out to his family.
Obituary of Prof. Uli Theopold, 1957–2023
If you have any question about the research group or ongoing projects. Please contact prefekt.mbw@su.se
Group description
Insect immunity
Immunity in humans comprises both reactions that can change during an individual’s life (adaptive immunity) and reactions that occur in a more stereotypic way each time we encounter an infectious agent (innate immunity). Adaptive immunity can be described as the immune memory of the individual whereas innate immunity as the evolutionary memory of a species or population. Insects are perfect model systems to study innate immunity. We primarily use the vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster), which is one of the best-established model systems in biology.
Group members
Group managers
Ulrich Theopold
Professor
Members
Rita Maria Cerejeira-Matos
Postdoctoral Researcher
