Rene Lutter

My research interests are the mechanism(s) underlying chronic inflammation and the acute worsening of inflammation in asthma, COPD and granulomatous diseases, now particularly tuberculosis. Key in my studies are translational approaches, combining human studies and basic science. My work on rhinovirus 16 has also led to research into mechanisms determining the course of COVID-19 and more recently, post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV2 infection. We are exploring the IDO2-kynurenine pathway.