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.
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Latest news from the faculty
Insights into the Logistics of the Cell’s Waste Disposal System
Cutting-edge research from Ruhr University Bochum provides new insights into the development of neurodegenerative diseases: An international team led by Prof. Dr. Konstanze F. Winklhofer has uncovered a key mechanism of the cell’s waste disposal system. The study focuses on the protein optineurin, whose malfunction is linked to disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. Published in Advanced Science, the findings highlight how fundamental biochemical research at Ruhr University Bochum may open up new avenues for future therapeutic approaches.
Bad Oeynhausen: Ruhr University Bochum Honors Two Research Projects
At the Medical Faculty’s FORUM conference, early-career scientists presented their latest projects with great success. Two outstanding research initiatives closely linked to Ruhr University Bochum and the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW received special recognition. The award-winning studies provide new insights into the genetic causes of cardiomyopathies and the molecular mechanisms underlying right heart failure, highlighting RUB’s key role as a hub for innovative, interdisciplinary cardiovascular research.
SALUS Project – Template for Psychiatric Advance Directive Published
A research team at Ruhr University Bochum, working together with people with lived experience, relatives, and experts, has developed Germany’s first psychiatric advance directive template of its kind. The freely accessible document enables people with mental health conditions to specify in advance which treatments they want—or do not want—during times of crisis. An important step toward greater self-determination and reduced coercion in psychiatric care.
New Hope for Pompe Disease: TRACK-PD Research Project Launches in Bochum
At BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, the TRACK-PD project is investigating how treatment effects in Pompe disease can be measured more precisely and improved on an individual basis. By using state-of-the-art MRI technology, biomarker analyses, and wearable devices, the research team aims to gain deeper insights into disease progression and develop personalized treatment strategies. This represents an important step toward sustainably improving the quality of life and future prospects of those affected.