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More Information HEIDELBERG, Germany, September 30, 2026 – Hummingbird Diagnostics GmbH, a molecular diagnostics company specializing in blood-based small RNA analysis for precision oncology, today announced that data from a new collaborative study will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Building on Hummingbird’s expertise in early cancer detection, the study explores […]
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Greater Precision and Safety in Neurosurgical Procedures
A new surgical system at the Department of Neurosurgery at Heidelberg University Hospital helps surgeons precisely plan procedures on the brain, spine, and skull base, monitor them during surgery, and perform them with millimeter precision. The “Robotic Surgery Suite,” which cost approximately 1.6 million euros, combines live imaging, digital navigation, and robotic assistance directly in […]
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Sarel Fleishman receives the Otto Meyerhof Medal
For his outstanding scientific achievements in the development of new proteins using computer-aided methods, Sarel Fleishman has been awarded the Otto Meyerhof Medal by the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research on September 30, 2026. “I am deeply grateful to the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research for the honor of receiving the Otto Meyerhof […]
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Strengthening the Region as a Hub for Technology and Research
Press release of the L-Bank Baden-Württemberg, 28 September 2026 With the official opening of the building at Markwiesenstraße 53 in Reutlingen, the Tübingen-Reutlingen Technology Park continues its success story. Multifunctional spaces for offices, workshops, and laboratories have been created for young technology-based companies and scientific institutions. In the new NMI expansion building at Markwiesenstraße 53-1, […]
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BioMed X Launches New Neuroscience Research Team to Investigate Anhedonia
New Haven, CT, USA, September 29, 2026 – BioMed X, a leading innovation engine for pharma, today announced the start of a new research team in collaboration with AbbVie at the BioMed X Institute in New Haven, Connecticut. The new project, entitled “Circuit-Based Model Systems of Anhedonia” (CMA), will be led by BioMed X innovation […]
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New AI Agent to Capture and Analyze Patient Experiences for Healthcare Delivery and Health Systems
Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine coordinates European collaborative project An international consortium led by researchers at the Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine at Heidelberg University will develop an AI-powered interactive assistant for the analysis of patient experiences over the next four years. The goal is to identify individual burdens and challenges early and comprehensively and make this […]
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Heidelberg University Hospital is a founding member of MEDI:CUS
MEDI:CUS is creating a shared digital infrastructure for the healthcare sector in Baden-Württemberg. As a founding member of MEDI:CUS e. V., Heidelberg University Hospital is actively contributing to its further development. Stephan Schulz-Gohritz, Chief Financial Officer of the Heidelberg and Mannheim University Hospitals Consortium, serves on the executive board of the newly founded association. Full […]
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Universität Heidelberg with Top Placings in latest Shanghai Subject Ranking
Clinical medicine in position 17 internationally, medical technology ranked 21 – three subjects take top place in Germany With clinical medicine and medical technology Heidelberg University is again among the best players in Medical Sciences worldwide. In the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026 clinical medicine rose by one place over last year to rank […]
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Funding Paves the Way for the Startup immuneAdvice to Move into Clinical Studies
Press Release from immuneAdvice GmbH, September 22, 2026 A new chapter is beginning for immuneAdvice: The biotechnology company has received seed funding from Marathon Beteiligungs AG, supported by the InnoGrowth BW investment program, as well as from Terra Nostra Corporate GmbH. With these additional funds, immuneAdvice is laying the groundwork to turn an ambitious goal […]
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