Centre of studies for Respiratory Pathologies (CEPR)

The CEPR develops a continuum of research from the understanding of the mechanisms of respiratory infection and inflammation up to the development of drug delivery for their treatment. This includes molecular and technological studies and, preclinical and clinical investigations. The CEPR collaborates with academic and private partners (from start-up to big pharma companies).

Research topics

• Respiratory infection and Immunity,
• Proteolytic mechanisms in Inflammation,
• Aerosol therapy and biotherapeutics for respiratory medicine

Equipment and technology

• Fluorescent and flow cell microscopes
• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) equipment
• Spectrophotometers, spectrofluorometers
• Nanodrop, osmometer
• Cytospin centrifuge
• HPLC equipment
• Flow cytometer (7 colors)
• In vivo imager (Lumina XR)
• Gamma cameras
•  Chamber for aerosol exposure
• «Smoking inhalation unit» for rodents