Jovana Cupovic
Dissecting the association of the human palatine tonsil microbiome and HPV-driven oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Jan 1, 2017Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) can be caused by viral transformation of epithelial cells in the oropharynx such as high risk-human papilloma virus (HR-HPV). Importantly, the incidence of OPSCC has been increasing during the last decade...
Fundamental Research - Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2018
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Broglie Däppen Martina, Stöckli Sandro, Cupovic Jovana
Constructing accessory lymph nodes in situ for control of mammary carcinoma
Jul 1, 2016Lymph nodes (LNs) are situated at junctures of the blood vascular and the lymphatic system where antigens drain from peripheral tissues via afferent lymphatics. The decision whether and how immune responses against tumors are initiated and maintained...
Fundamental Research - Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2019
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Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Cupovic Jovana
Blockade der Fibroblastenreifung zum Schutz vor autoimmuner Sehnerventzündung
Oct 1, 2015Optikusneuritis (Neuritis nervi optici, NNO) ist eine akute Entzündung des Sehnervs, die mit Symptomen wie Augenschmerzen und partiellem oder komplettem Sehverlust einhergeht. Die meisten Fälle der NNO sind auf multiple Sklerose (MS) als Grunderkrank...
Fundamental Research - Oct 1, 2015 - Sep 30, 2016
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Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Cupovic Jovana
Role CCR7-ligands in virus-induced chronic CNS inflammation and demyelination
Jan 1, 2013Background: Epidemiological studies indicate that onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) critically depends on environmental factors, including infectious agents. Experimental infections with neurotropic viruses can precipitate MS-like path...
Fundamental Research - Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013
Completed
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Gil Cruz Cristina, Cupovic Jovana
Analyse der T-Zellfunktion bei Virus induzierter Chorioretinitis
Jul 1, 2010Die Chorioretinitis ist eine häufig zu visuellen Wahrnehmungsstörungen (Sehbehinderung oder gar Erblindung) führende Erkrankung. Ursache der sich flächenhaft ausdehnenden und rasch progredienten Erkrankung der Netzhaut sind oftmals virale Infektionen...
Fundamental Research - Jul 1, 2010 - Jun 30, 2013
Completed
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Cupovic Jovana
Impact of immune regulation on virus-induced chronic CNS inflammation and demyelination
Aug 1, 2009Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an important disease affecting young adults. Epidemiological studies indicate that this disease critically depends on environmental factors, including infectious agents. It appears that infections with a variety...
Fundamental Research - Aug 1, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009
Completed
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard, Thiel Volker
Members: Cervantes-Barragan Luisa, Cupovic Jovana