From B cell biology and primary immunodeficiencies to autoimmunity and immune reconstitution, our research is driven by interactions across disciplines, institutions and countries.
Science thrives in communities
Our work is shaped by national and international collaborations, scientific societies and training initiatives. We strongly believe that progress in immunology depends on sharing knowledge, fostering young scientists and building bridges between basic and clinical research.
Marta is strongly engaged in building the B Cell Community. She is:
- Speaker of the European B cell network (EBCnet) of EFIS (since July 2026)
- Speaker of the B-cell Study Group, German Society of Immunology (since 2025)
- Speaker of the B-cell Working Group, Austrian Society of Immunology (since 2025)
- Former Speaker of the German B-cell Study Group (2014–2022)
We believe that scientific progress is driven by exchange, mentoring and strong research communities. Our lab actively contributes to shaping the B cell field at national and international level.
Collaborative Research Networks
- SFB 1160 IMPATH
- Marta is a Steering Committee Member since 2019
- TRR 353 Cell Death Decision
- Marta is a Steering Committee Member, Diversity and Inclusion officer and IRTG Coordinator Freiburg since 2023
Our research is embedded in interdisciplinary networks that connect clinicians, immunologists and basic scientists across institutions.
Research Centers
- CCI – Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, University Medical Center Freiburg
- Marta is member of the CCI board since 2022
- CePII – Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna
Being part of the CCI in Freiburg and CePII in Vienna means being surrounded by clinicians, immunologists and researchers with shared interests and complementary expertise. Daily interactions, discussions and collaborations across disciplines are an essential part of how we do science.
Professional Societies & Leadership
- German Society of Immunology
- Marta is Speaker of the B-cell Study Group and elected member of the Advisory Board
- Austrian Society of Immunology
- Marta is Speaker of the B-cell Working Group
- European Federation of Immunological Societies
- Marta is Speaker of the European B cell network (EBCnet)
- European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology
International Scientific Service
- Marta is Member of the Gender Equity Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies
- Marta is Elected Member of the DFG Review Board 2.21 for Microbiology, Virology and Immunology
- Marta is Reviewer for leading journals in immunology, rheumatology and translational medicine, including Science Immunology, Science Translational Medicine, Blood and Journal of Experimental Medicine
Through service on international committees, review boards and scientific journals, we actively contribute to maintaining high standards in immunological research and promoting equity and excellence within the scientific community.
Organizing Scientific Exchange – Congresses and Meetings organization
We believe that scientific meetings are about more than presenting data. They create space for discussion, mentorship, new collaborations and lasting friendships across generations of scientists.
Marta contributed and contributes actively to the scientific organization of several meetings:
- IUIS Meeting Vienna 2025
- European B Cell School (2023, 2025)
- German B Cell Study Group Meeting
- Bed and Bench Immunology Workshop (Currently at the 16th edition)
- ESID Biennial Meeting Maastricht 2026