Our aims

In the LöwenKIDS study, we want to find out what influence infections (e.g. respiratory or gastrointestinal diseases) and vaccinations in the first years of a life have on the development of chronic diseases. For example, we consider the frequency, severity and duration of disease episodes in children.
In the first years of life, the immune system undergoes a very intensive development in which infectious diseases play a major role. Therefore, we are investigating how changes made to the immune system effect the development of chronic diseases such as allergies, asthma or diabetes mellitus. Additionally, our research focuses on possible protective influences of microorganisms such as the intestinal flora.
As part of the LöwenKIDS study, we therefore want to be part of a children’s life in order to observe their immune systems’ development over several years. Especially common childhood infections like colds or gastrointestinal diseases are important for our research. As such diseases may not be serious enough for parents to seek medical attention for their children, we try to make the observational process as simple as possible for the partaking parents.

OUR AIMS