The Heidelberg Thorax Imaging Platform (HTIP) has been initialized by Prof. Kauczor in Mai 2010 to provide a forum for the exchange of information and experience between scientists and radiologists specialized in pulmonary radiology at the Heidelberg University Hospital, the Thoraxklinik and the DKFZ. A scientific board which consists of representatives from each Institute, meets monthly to discuss current and future projects and trials.