The Theodor Kocher Institute (TKI) is an institute of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern. Research at the TKI addresses molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation. A special focus lies on immune cell migration to different organs during immune surveillance and inflammation employing cutting-edge 3D live cell imaging. The specific research focus of the individual TKI research groups are shown in the section Research. Teaching: The institute offers lectures and practical classes in immunology, vascular cell biology, transgenic mouse technologies, cell migration, inflammation and live cell imaging for bachelor, master and graduate students in the Medical, Science and Vetsuisse Faculties. Services: The TKI participates in the Microscopy Imaging Center and provides services in the production of genetically modified mouse models as well as in cryo-preservation and rederivation of mouse strains.
FUNDING
Britta Engelhardt from the Theodor Kocher Institute has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC).
ACHIEVEMENTS
On June 2nd, 2025 Dixy Parakkattel has successfully defended his PhD thesis entitled “From blood to brain: A novel route for gadolinium based contrast agent entry into the brain”. The TKI congratulates her on this accomplishment!
On April 28th, 2025 Pelin Kasap has successfully defended his PhD thesis entitled “Towards Building an Isogenic Human Neurovascular Unit-on-a-Chip to Study the Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease”. The TKI congratulates her on this accomplishment!
PEOPLE
Britta Engelhardt has been interviewed for the the magazine of the University of Bern "Uni aktuell". She talks about her research on MS, her engagements and career so far.
Uniaktuell - the online magazine of the University of Bern
Freiestrasse 1 3012 Bern
Phone: +41 31 684 4141 sekretariat.tki@unibe.ch
