DFG to fund bornavirus research in Ulm from 2027 – the CAPTURE project

Bornavirus research at the Institute of Neuropathology at Ulm University Hospital is set to be further expanded: from 2027, the German Research Foundation (DFG) will fund the CAPTURE project – Characterisation of the Pathogenesis and Immunology of Human Bornavirus Encephalitis as a Model for Infections with Neurotropic Viruses.

The project focuses on the complex interactions between Borna Disease Virus 1 (BoDV-1), the affected cells and the immune system. In particular, the aim is to investigate in greater detail the molecular and cellular changes in the brain, the associated inflammatory responses and the possible involvement of the peripheral nervous system.

We would like to express our special thanks to the DFG for its generous funding and the trust it has placed in our research. This valuable support enables us to further advance Bornavirus research at our Ulm site and to investigate key scientific questions in a targeted manner.