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Immune cell calender 2025

Every 1st of the month, we enter the daily routine of the immune cell  in our spotlight.

Welcome to the Immune Cell Superhero Cartoon Calendar - the most exciting series of the year, starting on the 1st of every month when you open the new calendar page.

Look forward to getting to know the real stars of our body - the silent immune cell avengers that protect us from all kinds of evil! But beware: these heroes may also have a problematic side, like autoimmune diseases and allergies. 😜🔬


Our line-up in 2025

  • Our journey begins with Timo! Fresh out of the thymus, Timo is on a quest to find the perfect antigen to become a mature and powerful T cell. He is the eager intern who wants to make it big in the world of the immune system. 📈🦠
    January: Timo
    The naive T cell
  • Next stop: the brain! Mia is the cleaner of the neuronal world and plays a crucial role in neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. But don't be fooled! She's just as good at cleaning the brain as she is at pulling pranks. 🧠🧹
    February: Mia
    Into the brain with the microglia cell
  • Gregor stores information in the immune system for the long term. He is the librarian with a photographic memory who can call up details at any time. 📚🧑‍💼
    March: Gregor
    The memory cell
  • Diana, our detective dendritic cell, saves the day with her amazing ability to identify intruders and pass this information on to the other immune cells. 🕵️‍♀️🔍
    April: Diana
    The dendritic cell
  • Bastian is not only an expert in the production of antibodies, but also coordinates the immune response like a master conductor. He is the party planner who ensures that everyone knows and fulfills their role. 🎻🦠
    May: Bastian
    The B cell
  • In June, we focus on Gerd, our infection defense fighter. See how he fights off intruders in style and efficiency. 💥🔬
    June: Gerd
    The granulocyte
  • Theo is the commander who coordinates the T-cell brigade with precision and flair. When Theo speaks, the immune system listens attentively. 👩‍✈️💪
    July: Theo
    The T helper cell
  • In August, the focus is on Paula, the antibody factory! Her large-scale antibody production plant is crucial for our defense. 🏭💉
    August: Paula
    The plasma cell
  • Watch out - it's getting hot! Thalia sparks the immune response with its pro-inflammatory cytokines and is an important point in autoimmune therapies. 🔥🌡️
    September: Thalia
    The TH17 cell
  • In October, the focus is on Rita, our peacekeeper who ensures that the immune system does not get out of control. She is the Zen master who ensures harmony. 🧘‍♀️⚖️
    October: Rita
    The regulatory T cell
  • Nick shows no mercy to cancer cells and harmful intruders. He is tough, uncompromising and lets no enemy escape. 🥷💥
    November: Nick
    The natural killer cell
  • At the end of the year, we introduce Marco, the macrophage. The immune system's garbage man eats cell debris and helps coordinate the clean-up work. 🍴🧹
    December: Marco
    The macrophage

This isn't just a calendar - it's an epic, month-by-month adventure through the immune system! Get to know these immune superheroes and see how they work tirelessly to keep you healthy.

Special thanks to legendary cartoonist Phil Hubbe for his brilliant illustrations that bring our immune heroes to life. 🎨👏