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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.
Klinikum Herford celebrates its 10th anniversary and invites the public to an 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.
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
Psychiatrist Theo Payk shaped Bochum Model in Medicine
Prof. Dr. Theo R. Payk established the psychiatric university clinic in Bochum and integrated the discipline into the medical faculty. With the “Bochum model,” he closely linked patient care, research, and teaching, leaving a lasting impact.
Second Opinions Add Safety in Carotid Artery Procedures
St. Josef Hospital Bochum is now certified to provide second opinions for carotid artery disease. Patients can obtain an independent assessment before carotid procedures, improving safety in treatment decisions. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Carsten Lukas, the Institute of Neuroradiology offers expert, individualized advice.
Another Five Stars for the Heart and Diabetes Centre NRW, Bad Oeynhausen
The Heart and Diabetes Center NRW in Bad Oeynhausen has once again been awarded five stars in the transparency ranking of the Federal Association of Clinical Diabetes Facilities (BVKD)—a top distinction achieved by only 19 out of 91 clinics. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Susanne Reger-Tan, the Clinic for Diabetology and Endocrinology stands for excellent care and the highest quality standards in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. This recognition highlights the outstanding work of the team while also driving the continued advancement of modern diabetes care.
LWL University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine under new medical leadership
A new direction for psychosomatic medicine in Bochum: Prof. Dr. Georgios Paslakis takes over as head of the clinic at the LWL University Hospital and assumes the professorship at Ruhr University Bochum. With a strong focus on underrepresented patient groups and gender-sensitive research, he aims to closely integrate clinical excellence with innovative scientific approaches.