https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/thema/medicine/ Aktuelles aus der Goethe-Universität | Neues aus Forschung, Lehre, Studium Mon, 04 May 2026 19:55:27 +0000 de hourly 1 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-fav_guo-blau-32x32.jpg https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/thema/medicine/ 32 32 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/three-rmu-early-career-researchers-from-frankfurt-and-mainz-are-finalists-for-the-boehringer-ingelheim-prize/ Mon, 04 May 2026 19:55:07 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=88265 Dr Taniya Chakraborty from the Institute of Biochemistry, Goethe University, and Dr Julian Wagner from the Excellence Cluster Cardiopulmonary Institute, Goethe University, as well as Josef Shin, MD PhD, from […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/unravelling-the-evolution-of-leukemia-in-children-with-down-syndrome/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=88156 Children with Down syndrome are at high risk of developing myeloid leukemia. A research team from Goethe University Frankfurt, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and their cooperation partners […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/rmu-project-high-tech-for-cancer-treatment-in-children/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:39:20 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=88137 Prof. Torsten Frosch, coordinator of the LOEWE focus area “MultiDrug-TDM”, explains how a novel intelligent sensor system can significantly improve the treatment of children with cancer. The system has been […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/public-events-how-our-brain-perceives-music-insights-into-the-studies-of-the-brain-research-center-cobic/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:22:26 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87996 The Cooperative Brain Imaging Center Frankfurt (CoBIC) is celebrating its opening with a scientific symposium, after the building officially began operations one year ago. CoBIC is a collaboration between Goethe […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/the-underestimated-thymus-new-studies-reveal-its-relevance-for-healthy-aging/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:34 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87805 People with a healthy thymus gland live longer and are less likely to fall ill. In addition, immunotherapies are more often successful in patients with a healthy thymus. This is […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/goethe-university-study-reveals-injury-risks-in-professional-dance/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:23:10 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87756 Findings support injury prevention and highlight the physical demands of the profession Professional dance is a high-performance discipline that carries significant risks of injury and physical wear. Researchers at Goethe […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/support-for-teachers-health/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:49:01 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87638 In cooperation with the Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine at Goethe University and Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt, the Hessian Competence Center for Healthy Schools is now being launched. […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/ai-based-hearing-test/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:36:04 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87423 The number of people in Germany with significant hearing loss is estimated at between five and eleven million. Tests of hearing ability are therefore particularly important, but they are labor-intensive. […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/emmy-noether-funding-e2-million-for-frankfurt-cancer-researcher/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:05:30 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87372 German Research Foundation admits “Advanced Clinician Scientist” Dr. Sebastian Scheich to early-career program Dr. Sebastian Scheich of University Hospital Frankfurt will receive around €2 million over the next six years […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/hector-foundation-science-award-goes-to-stefanie-dimmeler-of-goethe-university/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:04:20 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87357 Biologist and biochemist Stefanie Dimmeler, Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt and spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), has been awarded the Science Prize of the Hector Foundation, […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/one-in-1000-dies-communicating-medical-numbers/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:23:13 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87326 The Collaborative Research Center “Treatment Expectation” focuses on risks, chances of recovery, and side-effect rates in patient education. Similar – yet not the same: Many studies show that patients often […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/science-award-frankfurt-cancer-researcher-anne-fassl-receives-usd-225000-from-prostate-cancer-foundation/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:13:47 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87301 U.S. organization supporting prostate cancer research awards early-career prize to a scientist at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt. Junior research group leader Dr. Anne Fassl from the Department of Urology at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/pulling-the-plug-on-tumors-varun-venkataramani-receives-paul-ehrlich-and-ludwig-darmstaedter-early-career-award-2026/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87231 Cancer cells tap into the nervous system’s power grid: Heidelberg neurologist co-founded the research field of “Cancer Neuroscience” Neurologist Dr. Varun Venkataramani (36) from Heidelberg University Hospital will be awarded […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/study/studying-medicine-without-numerus-clausus-keeping-an-eye-on-population-health/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:27:48 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86996 Quota for public health service allows admission outside the medical selection process – Support through subject-specific courses – Study places in Frankfurt, Marburg, and Giessen – Applications open 1st February […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/tropical-disease-oroya-fever-elucidation-of-disease-mechanism-opens-possibility-for-novel-therapy/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:57:23 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86947 Researchers at Universitaetsmedizin Frankfurt and Goethe University Identify Achilles’ Heel of the Oroya Pathogen Bartonella bacilliformis The bacterial pathogen Bartonella bacilliformis causes in South America one of the most dangerous […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/school-class-visits-cancer-research-laboratory-and-meets-nobel-laureate-kariko/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:29:22 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86939 How a novel drug against ovarian cancer is being developed at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt was something students from the Olsberg Vocational College (Berufskolleg) in the Hochsauerland district, Germany, were able to […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/shaping-transformations-goethe-university-honors-researchers/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:47:17 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86447 This year’s “Scientist of the Year” award goes to medical professionals Maria Vehreschild and Thomas Oellerich, while the “New Horizon – President’s Prize“ is awarded to the startup Modulux 3D. […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/seven-goethe-university-researchers-among-the-most-cited-scientists-in-the-world/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:26:54 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86418 Global study’s ranking includes the one percent of scientists cited most frequently in scientific journals. Seven of the 6,900 most cited scientists in the world conduct research at Goethe University […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/12-million-euros-for-loewe-center-frankfurt-cancer-institute/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:04:22 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=86330 The LOEWE Center Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI) will continue to receive funding from the State of Hesse. Today, Minister of Science Timon Gremmels presented a grant of twelve million euros […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/patient-treatment-shows-brain-pacemaker-helps-with-stuttering/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:32:28 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=85950 First report of effective deep brain stimulation for stuttering therapy – Pilot project by Frankfurt University Medicine and Münster University Hospital Deep brain stimulation, a method where specific brain regions […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/how-blood-vessels-influence-brain-development/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:18:36 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=85932 New Koselleck Project at Goethe University Frankfurt: Neurobiologist Prof. Amparo Acker-Palmer Secures €1.25 million for Neurovascular Research Blood vessels are more than just pathways for oxygen and nutrients; they also […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/new-professorship-for-public-health-at-goethe-university/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:38:59 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=85671 Nationwide and regional research on population health in focus – strengthening of study programs and teaching – support for the digitalization of the Public Health Service – funded by the […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/cross-sectional-areas-in-dentistry/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:03:44 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=85474 Introducing New Approaches in Teaching and Practice Following the introduction of the new Dental Licensing Regulations (zahnärztliche Approbationsordnung, ZApprO), dental education at German universities is undergoing fundamental change. One central […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/in-the-beginning-was-the-word/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=87210 How the brain turns sound waves into language A brain tumor forces patients and doctors to make difficult decisions: How much of it can be removed, and how great is […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/scale-researcher-erin-m-schuman-wins-2026-hfsp-nakasone-award/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:22:50 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=84740 The International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) awards the 2026 HFSP Nakasone Award to Prof. Erin Schuman for her breakthrough related to the function and plasticity of neuronal synapses, […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/who-is-responsible-for-our-health/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:18:00 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=84655 Interdisciplinary Social Ethics Workshop “Public Responsibility for Health” at Goethe University Brings Together International Perspectives. What does it mean to understand health as a human right – and what responsibilities […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/sina-oppermann-pharmacist/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:24:06 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=84599 When cancer patients suffer a relapse, conventional medications often stop working. In its search of new treatment options, the research team led by Prof. Sina Oppermann works with real tumor […]]]> https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/english/innovative-teaching-in-times-of-ai/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:07:26 +0000 https://aktuelles.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=84540 Goethe University and Frankfurter Sparkasse Foundation’s 1822 University Prize for Excellence in Teaching goes to a medical doctor, a Romance studies scholar, a theologian, and a biochemist Pediatrician Dr. Boris […]]]>