Eicke Latz serves as a Scientific Director and Professor of Experimental Rheumatology. His work focuses on innate immunity and inflammasome biology, areas in which he is recognized as an expert.
Latz is a highly acclaimed scientist, having received the Leibniz Prize in 2017 and the GlaxoSmithKline Clinical Science Award. He has been listed yearly as a Highly Cited Scientist and among the 'World's most influential minds' from 2014 to 2024.