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Außenansicht Campus Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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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

  1. Symposium zur psychiatrischen Behandlung mit Psychedelika

    15:00 o'clock

    LWL-Universitätsklinikum Bochum, Konferenzraum 3

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  2. Meeting of the Committee on Planning, Structure and Finance (KPSF)

    17:00 o'clock
  3. Faculty Council Meeting

    16:15 o'clock

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Latest news from the faculty

The image shows PD Dr Gerrit Jansen both in a white coat and as an emergency physician. He has been appointed to the W3 Professorship of Emergency Medicine at the Medizincampus OWL of Ruhr University Bochum.
©Mühlenkreiskliniken

Gerrit Jansen appointed Professor of Emergency Medicine

Dr. Gerrit Jansen has been appointed to the W3 Professorship of Emergency Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum’s Medizincampus OWL. He will also take over permanently as head of the University Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Emergency Medicine.

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Two medical students in blue surgical scrubs stand at a digital laparoscopy simulator at the Herford Clinics.
© Kreiskliniken Herford

Medical Campus OWL celebrates ten years with open day

To mark its tenth anniversary, Klinikum Herford invites the public to an open day on 19 September. Visitors can experience university medicine up close, from robotic surgery to resuscitation and hands-on medical skills.

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The image shows Prof. Georgios Paslakis, Director of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at LWL University Hospital Bochum.
©LWL/Dietmar Wäsche

Online therapy helps with problematic internet use

LWL University Hospital Bochum is launching OMPRIS as a permanent online therapy programme for adults with problematic internet, gaming or smartphone use. The programme supports patients in changing their behaviour

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The picture shows three-dimensional “miniature muscles”. They are only about five millimeters long.
©Bergmannsheil

Miniature Muscles Advance Research into Rare Diseases

A new lab system at BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil grows three-dimensional muscle organoids. Researchers use these miniature models to analyze disease mechanisms and test innovative therapies.

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