German Rheumatology Research Center – Shaping the Future of Rheumatology
The DRFZ is a Leibniz Institute dedicated to improving the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with immune‑mediated rheumatic diseases.
We combine basic research, systems biology, translational research, and epidemiology with state‑of‑the‑art technologies to develop preventive approaches and personalised—potentially curative—treatments. Using nationwide data and large patient cohorts, we assess disease burden, identify risk factors, uncover gaps in health care, and evaluate how well therapies work in real life. These insights guide our research and help ensure that new discoveries lead to meaningful improvements in patients’ lives.
