Lesung "Jetzt gerade ist alles gut" von Stephan Schäfer
20:00 o'clockVonovia Ruhrstadion
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.
The Faculty of Medicine
Find out more about our organizational structure, our goals and values as well as the right contact persons for your concerns.
Study medicine
The curriculum of our integrated reform medicine (iRM) degree program places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity and practical relevance. This flexible and future-oriented education optimally prepares our students for the medical challenges of tomorrow.
Research at the RUB
Our research excels in basic research, translational science, and clinical studies, with a focus on protein sciences, oncology, and neuroscience. Following the 'From Bench to Bedside' approach, we translate laboratory findings directly into clinical applications, setting global standards.
Clinical partner
Through the diversity of our partner hospitals and academic teaching hospitals, we position ourselves strongly in clinical education, research, and patient care. This close collaboration makes us one of the largest and most efficient university hospitals in Germany, ensuring excellent training and top-quality patient care.
Current dates & events
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Sepsis-Informationsveranstaltung für Beschäftigte im Gesundheitswesen
17:00 o'clockDeutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
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Packen gegen Sepsis
13:00 o'clockDeutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum
Latest news from the faculty
Bochum detects sepsis
With the city-wide campaign #BochumRecognizesSepsis, healthcare stakeholders across Bochum are joining forces to promote greater awareness, vigilance, and early action when it comes to sepsis. Because sepsis can affect anyone – and it is always a medical emergency. Several events focusing on sepsis will take place in Bochum throughout March. These include a Science Slam at the Schauspielhaus Bochum, a reading by author Stephan Schäfer, an information event for healthcare professionals, and a hands-on activity where educational materials will be packed and distributed to medical practices and pharmacies.
Super microscope against leukemia
Researchers from the Medical Faculty at Ruhr University Bochum led by Prof. Dr. Huu Phuc Nguyen have clinically evaluated a high-resolution method for genetic analysis in leukemia. Using optical genome mapping, Dr. Marco Tembrink was able to detect structural genomic alterations with far higher resolution than conventional microscopy and identify a previously unknown genetic alteration. For this work, he received the 2026 doctoral thesis award of the German Society of Human Genetics.
Guideline published on the use of reserve antibiotics
Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Sören Gatermann from the Medical Faculty at Ruhr University Bochum have published a new clinical guideline for the treatment of severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. It supports hospital physicians in using reserve antibiotics in a targeted way—improving recovery chances for critically ill patients while preserving the effectiveness of these vital drugs.
A highly precise target for drugs against tropical diseases
Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Ralf Erdmann together with Dr. Chethan Krishna and Dr. Vishal Kalel from the Medical Faculty at Ruhr University Bochum have discovered a key vulnerability in parasites that cause tropical diseases such as sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and leishmaniasis. The protein PEX38 is essential for the parasites’ survival but is not present in humans. This makes it a promising target for the development of more precise and less toxic therapies.