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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3. Bochumer Symposium für Diversitätsmedizin
10:00 a.m.Veranstaltungszentrum Ruhr Universität Bochum
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Latest news from the faculty
![[Translate to English:] Es handelt sich um ein Gruppenfoto der Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie beim DGAI-Jahreskongress 2026.](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_2026-10_News_An%C3%A4sthesiologie_Kongress_48e96c90d7.jpg "[Translate to English:] Gruppenfoto Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie")
Bochum anaesthesiology team wins multiple awards
At the annual congress of the German Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI), Dr Britta Westhus received the DGAI Research Fellowship, funded by the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation and worth €15,000, for her research into sepsis. The team at Knappschaft Kliniken University Hospital Bochum also achieved success in the scientific presentation competition and secured two travel grants.
Ten Years of Medical Campus OWL: A Successful Collaboration
More than 1,000 scientific publications and around 400 doctors trained: Ten years after the launch of the Medical Campus OWL, Ruhr University Bochum and its partners celebrate the success of their collaboration in research, teaching and regional healthcare.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Ruck bridges the gap between research and clinical care
How can laboratory findings lead to better diagnostics and new treatments? Neurologist Prof. Dr. Tobias Ruck combines clinical observations with molecular research, highlighting why knowledge must flow in both directions between the laboratory and patient care.
