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methods such as single-cell sequencing are applied. Main research areas To consolidate our research, our division has established the following research areas: Molecular and cellular mechanisms of heart failure [...] Research The division has an over 200 m 2 research area and a variety of different methods and models to explain the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind heart failure, heart attack, atherosclerosis [...] new therapeutic options. Cardiac insufficiency Wenn das Herz zu schwach ist. Our research achievements Projects Research projects conducted at our division Publications Scientific publications from our
Research We engage in cutting-edge research in the field of metabolism and circulation and put our basic research findings into practice in clinical trials. Our targeted translational research is based [...] Michael Trauner (Med Uni Wien) Our research achievements Projects Research projects conducted within the research field Publications Scientific publications within the research field [...] assembled a unique group of researchers from three universities in Graz. Our program addresses the growing demand for scientists in integrative structural biology. Our young researchers investigate biomolecules
Research team Schmidt Research focus: Precision medicine PI: Helena Schmidt Focus: Genetic epidemiology plays a central role in precision medicine. It investigates the association between genomic variants [...] . Our research focus is on human aging. In Europe 90% of the mortality is explained by aging. By slowing down the aging process itself, humans could achieve a long and healthy life. Our research aims are: [...] Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE), International Genomics of Alzheimer’s Project (IGAP), und die vom The EU Joint Programme – Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) finanzierte
enjoyable.” In ten years’ time, Linda Waldherr sees herself still in research – provided the conditions are right. The young researcher finds balance away from the lab in the mountains, skiing or singing [...] The 32-year-old leads a research group investigating alternative dosing strategies for chemotherapy. The focus is not on the maximum dose, but on finely tuned administration. “We are interested in what [...] happens when you rethink therapy in terms of time and space,” explains Linda Waldherr. For example, research is being conducted into whether drugs can be used more effectively and at the same time more gently
2020. He directs a research group at the Otto Loewi Research Center and within the newly established Lung Research Cluster. His research combines basic research with clinical research to explore the interaction [...] oxygen decreases so that even minor efforts can become unmanageable tasks. The Med Uni Graz Lung Research Cluster is investigating the role of the immune system in the development and progression of chronic [...] been published in the journal iScience and show which changes in the lungs arise in COPD. The researchers were even able to identify a new subtype of the disease. What is COPD? COPD is the fourth most
Teaching and research We develop our curriculum in close contact with the clinical disciplines. Since we are a division with a strong research emphasis, we can also integrate our research expertise directly [...] We link our curriculum to current scientific studies. We also teach our students how to conduct research: We advise a large number of diploma theses and are heavily involved in doctoral studies. When our [...] doctoral students finish their education, they are capable of independently conducting basic medical research in line with high international standards, which is verified by their top publications. Digital
Research Team Freidl Research focus Social epidemiology – social determinants of health and illness PI: Wolfgang Freidl / Hannes Mayerl Focus: In social epidemiology, we focus on the description and analysis [...] adults. Network: Research collaboration exist with several institutes and departments at the Medical University of Graz: Department of General Practice and Evidence-based Health Services Research, Department [...] Science PI Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Freidl T: +43 316 385 71581 E: wolfgang.freidl(at)medunigraz.at Research profile Team Members Schultz Anna Theresia Stolz Erwin Stronegger Willibald
code, it is made available for research purposes in connection with the medical data that was collected. If a research project on your disease is conducted, the researcher can submit a request for your [...] ethics committee is available for a research project, access to pseudonymized/anonymized samples and data will be granted to researchers of Med Uni Graz and external research institutions. Samples and data [...] until they have been used up as part of research projects or until the donor withdraws his/her written consent. Will I be contacted in the event of new research findings that are personally significant
