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22. April 2026

The first issue of the Retroviruses Bulletin 2026 has been published

In our current issue, you will find an obituary honoring Professor Oliver T. Keppler, M.D., informative articles on diagnosis and therapy, a clinical case study, and, under the heading “Read for You,” a presentation of a new therapeutic approach to HIV. Please click here for the new issue  

13. April 2026

Confirmed: LMU’s Clinical Virology Department Meets the Highest Quality Standards

The Clinical Virology Department at the Max von Pettenkofer Institute of LMU Munich continues to uphold the highest quality standards. On December 10, 2025, the laboratory once again successfully passed assessment in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15189 for medical laboratory diagnostics, with zero non-conformities. During a comprehensive audit, an independent assessor from the German […]

30. January 2026

The Max von Pettenkofer Institute mourns the loss of
Prof. Oliver T. Keppler, MD

Prof. Dr. med. Oliver T. Keppler (03.01.1968-27.01.2026) The Max von Pettenkofer Institute mourns the loss of Prof. Oliver T. Keppler, MD, Chair of Virology at LMU Munich, who passed away on January 27, 2026, after a serious illness. Professor Keppler had been Full Professor of Virology at LMU Munich at the Max von Pettenkofer Institute […]

29. December 2025

The second issue of the Retroviruses Bulletin 2025 has been published

In this latest edition, we present informative articles on diagnostics and therapy, a clinical case study, an introduction to the new diagnostic building of the Max von Pettenkofer Institute, and insights into a study on new approaches to HIV cure strategies. Click here for the new issue