Diseases of the cardiovascular system often go hand in hand with lung diseases. They are the most common causes of death worldwide. The aim of the Excellence Cluster "Cardio-Pulmonary Institute" is to understand which molecular biological processes underlie the functioning of these organs and their failure in diseases. To achieve this, the CPI scientists develop model systems and combine the results with examination data from patients in order to find new therapeutic approaches. The Cluster was first funded as “Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary System” from 2006 to 2018 and was able to assert itself again in 2019 as a Excellence "Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Institute."

Goethe University's project partners are:

• Justus Liebig University Giessen (joint applicants)

• Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim

• University Medical Center Göttingen