The Veterinary Medicine Division researches new prophylactic and therapeutic approaches, with a particular focus on combatting zoonotic diseases, and develops innovative methods for product testing. The division places an emphasis within its research activities on the replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal experiments (the 3R principles). Its research activities include both basic research and applied research in the area of medicinal product testing.
An ongoing research programme in line with the 3R principles aims to use valid laboratory test methods for medicinal product testing to replace animal test methods, which are still prescribed in the pharmacopoeia.
In addition, the division researches the safety and effectiveness of viral vector systems and other modern vaccines for combating diseases, primarily zoonotic infectious diseases and tumour diseases, through the targeted induction of protective or therapeutically effective immune responses.
The division also promotes the development of new methods for medicinal product testing and virus-host interactions in animal and surrogate models. The aim is to better understand mechanisms of disease in humans and animals and thereby form a basis for the development of new vaccines and therapeutics.
Email: veterinaermedizin@pei.de
Updated: 22.11.2024
