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How healthy is moderate alcohol consumption really?

Research

Is moderate alcohol consumption truly good for the heart? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum show that reported health benefits often rest on methodological flaws and statistical bias.

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The photograph shows Prof. Dr Walter Gehlen. Following his appointment to Ruhr University Bochum in 1984, Professor Gehlen headed the Department of Neurology at Knappschaft Kliniken Universitätsklinikum Bochum until his retirement in 2004, playing a decisive role in shaping the department.

The Rectorate and the Faculty of Medicine of Ruhr University Bochum mourn the passing of Prof. Dr Walter Gehlen

Faculty

Professor Gehlen made significant contributions to the further development of medical education at our Faculty, particularly during his term as Dean from 1991 to 1993. From his appointment to Ruhr University Bochum in 1984 until his retirement in 2004, he represented the field of neurology at Knappschaft Kliniken Universitätsklinikum Bochum and played a major role in shaping the development of the department. As a highly respected academic teacher, he inspired and supported generations of students and early-career researchers.

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Award ceremony at Viszeralmedizin 2026 (from left): Dr Peter Neckel (Second Vice-President of the German Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility), Dr Hanna Öhlmann (award recipient), Dr Kerstin Maehder (award recipient), and Dr Jutta Keller (Steering Committee, Chair of the Research Section, European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility).
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How Fear Influences Pain Perception

Research

Hanna Öhlmann receives an award from the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) for her research on pain perception in inflammatory bowel disease.

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The image is a portrait of Prof. Dr Katrin Marcus-Alic, Head of the Proteome Center at Ruhr University Bochum.
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Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus-Alic finds her own path in science

Faculty

Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus-Alic heads the Medical Proteome Center at RUB and combines research with science coaching. Her unconventional career has shaped an approach that also encourages young researchers to find their own path.

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Two medical students in blue surgical scrubs stand at a digital laparoscopy simulator at the Herford Clinics.
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Klinikum Herford celebrates its 10th anniversary and invites the public to an Open Day

University Medicine Bochum

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.
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Online therapy helps with problematic internet use

University Medicine Bochum

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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Miniature Muscles Advance Research into Rare Diseases

Research

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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Pictured (from left) are Prof. Dr Roland Schroers, Head of the Department of Haematology, Oncology and Stem Cell/Immunotherapy at Knappschaft Kliniken University Hospital Bochum, Prof. Dr Ralf Gold, Medical Director, and Prof. Dr Jeremias Motte, Managing Senior Physician at the Department of Neurology at St. Josef-Hospital Bochum.
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CAR T-cell therapy shows lasting effects in myasthenia gravis

Research

Bochum University Medicine is among the pioneers of CAR T-cell therapy for myasthenia gravis. New long-term data show that the effects of a single treatment can persist for years in the patients studied.

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The portrait shows Dr Felix Kleefeld holding his award.
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Research on Rare Muscle Disease Wins Award

Research

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.

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The replication cycle of the hepatitis E virus can be seen on the computer.
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Why Hepatitis E Virus cannot infect Mice

Research

Researchers from Bochum have discovered why mice are resistant to hepatitis E virus infection: The key barrier occurs when the virus enters cells, providing new insights into how viruses adapt to different host species.

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Melanoma Research Advances Personalized Immunotherapy

Research

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.

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Alzheimer Biomarker P-tau217 shows Early Limitations

Research

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.

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