Clinical Trial Unit
The Clinical Trial Unit of the Department of Medicine 3 at Uniklinikum Erlangen is a center for innovative therapeutic approaches within Phase I-IV clinical trials.
Our primary goal is to open new perspectives for patients with inflammatory diseases through advanced immunotherapies. We place particular emphasis on the research and application of CAR-T cells and T-cell engagers, promising strategies that combine cutting-edge science with patient-centered care to develop personalized treatment approaches.
Alongside evaluating the safety, efficacy, and immunological mechanisms of drug therapies, we also explore and analyze novel imaging techniques such as FAPI-PET-CT and micro-CT. In addition, functional assessments of the musculoskeletal system are an integral part of our work.
We collaborate closely with leading research institutions and industry partners to ensure that patients benefit early from the latest scientific advances. Our team brings together clinical expertise, scientific excellence, and a strong commitment to high-quality care to develop innovative treatment options for patients with complex diseases.
Beyond conducting clinical trials, the Clinical Trial Unit provides comprehensive ambulatory care as part of routine clinical services. This includes an infusion clinic for delivering intravenous therapies to patients with chronic conditions or specialized treatment needs. Our team provides safe, reliable, and patient-centered care in close collaboration with the attending physicians.
Through our work, we contribute significantly to the advancement of medicine and offer patients access to the therapies of tomorrow.
Approximately 35 Phase I–IV studies are being conducted in the following indications:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Axial spondyloarthritis
- Large-vessel vasculitis
- Systemic sclerosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
CAR T-cell therapies are currently offered for the following indications:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Systemic sclerosis
- Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
| Name | First Name | Position |
| Azaghir | Jaqueline | Medical Assistant |
| Bachl | Jule | Specialist Physician |
| Bucci | Laura | Specialist Physician |
| Coppers | Birte | Research Associate |
| Corte | Gulia | Specialist Physician |
| Donhauser | Andrea | Study Nurse |
| Ebner | Ines | Research Associate |
| Fagni | Filippo | Specialist Physician |
| Garantziotis | Panagiotis | Specialist Physician |
| Grieshaber-Bouyer | Ricardo | Specialist Physician and Head of Department |
| Hagen | Melanie | Specialist Physician and Head of Department |
| Hartmann | Fabian | Bioinformatics and Data Management |
| Herbst | Doris | Project Coordination |
| Hofer | Jil | Project Coordination |
| Kambirgi | Nadège | Medical Assistant |
| Kühl | Catherina | Study Coordination |
| Leonhardt | Ulrike | Study Coordination |
| Liphardt | Anna-Maria | Head of Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology |
| Müller | Ulrike | Study Nurse |
| Pfannschmidt | Nina | Study Coordination |
| Raddatz | Bettina | Study and Project Coordination |
| Steinmeier | Nina | Medical Assistant |
| Tascilar | Koray | Statistics and Bioinformatics |
| Temiz | Alp | Research Associate |
| Tur | Carlo | Medical Scientist |
| Wirsching | Andreas | Specialist Physician and Head of Department |


