The Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry at the Klinikum rechts der Isar has a range of around 800 different analytical procedures at its disposal. In addition to clinical-chemical diagnostics, it carries out a large number of hematological, coagulation-physiological, immunological, immunohematological and en- docrinological special examinations as well as special drug determinations. The institute’s emergency laboratory and blood depot are also staffed around the clock outside of routine working hours.

The scientists at the institute research the regulation and function of the immune system and its dysfunction in disease processes, particularly in the development of malignant tumors. Other research focuses include the application of biosensor techniques for autoantibody diagnostics and liquid biopsy as a diagnostic tool in precision oncology. Since 2020, the Institute has been the scientific director of the newly created central liquid biobank of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital.

The scientists are also active in various research consortia, including as coordinators.

At the institute, medical and natural science doctoral students are doing their doctorates within the framework of various structured doctoral programs of the TUM and the International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS) of the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry.

The institute’s employees are involved in student training in the medicine, biochemistry and medical technology courses at TUM. A tertial in the practical year is possible at the institute. Full authorization for further training as a clinical chemist and authorization for further training as a specialist in laboratory medicine are available.