Center for Rare Immunological Diseases

  • Prof. Dr. Bernhard Manger (Department of Medicine 3 - Rheumatology und Immunology)
  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Harrer (Department of Medicine 3 - Rheumatology und Immunology)


The Center for Rare Immunological Diseases Erlangen cares for adults and children suffering from systemic autoimmune diseases, systemic vasculitides, autoinflammatory diseases and immunodeficiencies.

With the help of a multiprofessional team, consisting of specialists in internal medicine and paediatrics, with outstanding experience for diseases in which the immune system is affected, as well as staff of the pychosocial service and specialized therapists, the treatment and consultation of the patients takes place in the ambulatory and stationary area. The center has several specialized laboratories for comprehensive diagnostics and all therapeutic options up to stem cell transplantation. In addition, there is intensive cooperation with the respective patient organizations.