Studies on the apoptosis of regulatory T cells in vitro and in vivo [Elektronische Ressource] / Eva-Maria Weiß

Studies on the apoptosis of regulatory T cells in vitro and in vivo Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Biosciences of the Ruperto Carola University of Heidelberg, Germany for the degree of Doctor rerum naturalium Eva-Maria Weiß (Dipl. Biol.) of Herxheim 67 Mitten in der Schwierigkeit liegt die Gelegenheit (Albert Einstein) I Acknowledgements I am greatly indebted to Prof. Dr. Peter H. Krammer for offering me a Ph.D. project and making it possible to work in his laboratory. His motivating support and challenging advice throughout the years have constantly formed and improved my project. Working in his group has been an extraordinary experience on both the scientific as well as personal level. I am very grateful for the competent and unlimited support provided by PD Dr. Elisabeth Suri-Payer who initiated my project and always encouraged me to go to the limit. Special thanks go to Dr. Nina Oberle who continued to guide me through the time of my Ph.D. and supervised my project with commitment despite some obstacles on our way. Sincere thanks go to: Björn who never stops believing in me (scientifically as well as personally)! DANKE! Sabine who always listens to my problems and Daniel who always finds a way to make me smile! The Treg group (Nina, Angelika, Diana, Uschi, Lea and Joshua)!