Medical Faculty of the Ruhr-University Bochum
We are shaping the future of medicine
from the Ruhr region to Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
University Medical Center Bochum, which consists of the Faculty of Medicine and eight supporting clinics, supported by numerous teaching hospitals, we combine practical teaching, innovative research and the direct application of our findings in clinical practice. Together, we are working on the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - for committed students, a sustainable society and strong healthcare provision throughout the region.
Current dates & events
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Meeting of the Committee on Planning, Structure and Finance (KPSF)
17:00 o'clock -
Faculty Council Meeting
16:15 o'clock
Latest news from the faculty
Research on Rare Muscle Disease Wins Award
PD Dr Felix Kleefeld has received the 2026 Felix Jerusalem Prize for his research into inclusion body myositis. His findings reveal early mitochondrial damage and could open new avenues for treatment.
Melanoma Research Advances Personalized Immunotherapy
A research project led by Dr. Christina Scheel explores how melanoma cells evade the immune system and why immunotherapies fail in some patients. The aim is to develop a test that better predicts treatment response and supports more individualized therapy decisions.
Alzheimer Biomarker P-tau217 shows Early Limitations
The biomarker p-tau217 is considered promising for early Alzheimer’s detection but shows surprisingly weak performance in preclinical stages. The study led by Prof. Dr. Gerwert challenges current assumptions and may influence the development of future diagnostic approaches.