The Josef Plainn Foundation’s support allows us to continue projects we have already started into 2026.” Three projects are in focus: ALICE Study – Gender differences in immunotherapy Checkpoint inhibitors [...] patients were enrolled. First results were presented at the World Lung Cancer Conference in Barcelona. In 2026, the number should rise to 300 to include early stages. Blood and tissue samples will also be analyzed [...] Munich-Gauting, the CPC-M (Munich site of the German Center for Lung Research), and other partners. For 2026, the total budget is €200,000. Prof. Tufman emphasizes: “Our goal is treatment that works and is tolerable
scientific discussions, and a shared vision for the future of respiratory research: from 9 to 11 June 2026, the nationwide network of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL) gathered in Wiesbaden for the [...] collaborative spirit that defines the DZL. Please read a more detailed recap of the Annual Meeting 2026 on the DZL website!
ideas, algorithms, and discussion! The DZL ( German Center for Lung Research ) DataLung Symposium 2026 brought together researchers, clinicians, and data scientists at Rauischholzhausen Castle near Giessen
funding and will receive a total budget of up to one and a half million euros (Project 2) over 2025 and 2026. Scientists involved: Maria Rohm (DZD, Helmholtz Munich), Stephan Herzig (DZD, Helmholtz Munich),
for their dedication and enthusiasm — and we are already looking forward to the DZL Annual Meeting 2026! Watch a concise video recap featuring highlights from the meeting in Heidelberg here.
