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Dr. Karolina Gente is researching at Heidelberg University’s Faculty of Medicine how cancer can be detected earlier in rheumatism patients and how inflammatory rheumatic diseases can be treated safely in cancer patients. She has set up a consultation hour at Heidelberg University Hospital where she advises patients on these issues, soon also via telemedicine. Her […]

At Myotwin, the vision is to revolutionize drug development through innovation and compassion. The team is creating a digital twin of the human heart muscle, built from extensive high-content datasets, to enable animal-free drug testing. This groundbreaking platform aims to reshape pharmaceutical research by offering ethical, precise, and effective drug testing methods. By leveraging technology […]

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a private, family-owned company, founded by scientists and dedicated to providing high-quality research tools to the biomedical research community. CST empowers scientists worldwide with innovative, high-quality tools to advance discovery. Beyond science, CST prioritizes responsibility by partnering with communities and minimizing environmental impact. As the first life science member of […]

International evaluation names researchers whose publications have been most cited worldwide 15 researchers from Heidelberg University feature on the recently published list of “Highly Cited Researchers”. This international evaluation names researchers whose publications have been cited most frequently worldwide in their respective field or who have an outstanding track-record of publications across several disciplines. The […]

For nine years running, computer scientist Alexandros Stamatakis from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) has been identified as one of the most cited researchers worldwide, according to this year’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list from Clarivate. The ranking is an important indicator for the impact of a researcher’s scientific publications. Computer scientist Alexandros Stamatakis from the […]

Twelve scientists who conduct research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) or head joint bridge departments with the DKFZ have made it to the top in 2024: they are among the leading one percent of the world’s most cited researchers in their respective fields. Scientists whose work is particularly frequently cited by peers are […]

Chicago, IL – NOVEMBER 19, 2024 – VectorBuilder, a global leader in gene delivery solutions, is excited to announce that it’s received the BioIndustrial Innovation of the Year award by the BioTech Breakthrough Awards. The recognition underscores VectorBuilder’s significant contributions to gene delivery technology through its Vector Design Studio, which has revolutionized the way researchers worldwide create and order custom […]

The Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung is funding Heidelberg-based research into molecular systems engineering with six million euros The reproducible and precise production of complex organoid models to simulate human organ malfunctions is the focus of an interdisciplinary research project at Heidelberg University. A research team from the life and engineering sciences is looking to combine the engineering of […]

An important enzyme helps the body produce selenium proteins – this discovery could open up new strategies for treating cancer in children. This has been published by scientists from the University of Würzburg, the University Sao Paolo, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Heidelberg Stem Cell Institute HI-STEM*. Proteins containing the element selenium […]