Wissenschaftstag: Otto Loewi Forschungszentrum

ie). The Otto Loewi Research Center (OLRC) Science Day On Thursday, February 16 th , the OLRC Science Day took place on the campus of Med Uni Graz. Throughout the day, researchers from the OLRC were updated [...] the Center and the individual Divisions are running, and they had the opportunity to share their research, connect, and establish new collaborations. This was the first edition of this event, which will [...] annually from 2023 on. The day started with a welcome speech from Caroline Schober, Vice Rector of Research and International Affairs, and an introductive overview on the Center by Akos Heinemann, Head of

Team Holasek

Research team Holasek Research focus: Metabolism and the gut PI: Sandra Holasek Focus: The Nutrition and Metabolism research unit addresses nutritional assessment in eating disorders, mental illness, food [...] eating disorders, lifestyle, body fat, and age. Networking: We conduct cross-team research at the Otto Loewi Research Center with Herbert Strobl (DC models) and Johannes Fessler (clinical collectives) [...] at the Gottfried Schatz Center with Wolfram Müller (body fat analysis), and at the Diagnostic & Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine with Christine Moissl-Eichinger (microbiome analysis). In addition

Long Night of Research: ‘Healthy Aging’ at the Medical University of Graz

even control another person’s hand. Immerse yourself in aging research at the Division of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. How do we research micro- and nanoplastics? At our hands-on station, you’ll discover [...] University of Graz will be showcasing its wide-ranging programme of events as part of the Long Night of Research, under the theme ‘Healthy Aging’. This varied programme offers fascinating insights into the topic [...] guided tours and a diverse programme of talks. Hands-on stations: From cellular ageing to cancer research and brain health Our interactive stations demonstrate, among other things, how modern technologies

New piece of the puzzle for understanding cancer and cell regulation

cellular disturbances." Background of the study The research was conducted as part of the MetAGE Cluster of Excellence and the Integrative Metabolism Research Center in cooperation with the University of Graz [...] cancer or dysfunctions that occur in age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's. An international research team under the direction of the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown mechanism [...] Tobias Madl of Med Uni Graz. "We knew there were several different molecular access IDs—now our research has indicated the existence of a completely new type. What's especially exciting is that this type

Research Facilities

Lewinski (Division of Cardiology) Klaus Wagner (Diagnostic & Research Institute of Human Genetics) Christian Windpassinger (Diagnostic & Research Institute of Human Genetics) Axel Wolf (Division of General [...] Research Facilities Alexander Avian (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation) Susanne Bengesser (Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine) Andrea Berghold (Institute [...] Institute of Medical and Chemical Laboratory Diagnostics) Christine Moissl-Eichinger (Diagnostic & Research Institute of Hygiene, Microbiology and Environmental Medicine) Michael Mokry (Department of Neu

University Hospital Graz

patient care around the clock. Innovative, cutting-edge research and university teaching by Med Uni Graz influence medical progress on site. Research at University Hospital Graz Focus on the human being At [...] personalized patient care Innovative and practice-oriented education Forward-looking and excellent research University Hospital is led by a hospital management team consisting of the Rector, the Vice-Rector [...] At Med Uni Graz and thus University Hospital Graz, teaching, research and patient care follow the principles of the biopsychosocial model. The biopsychosocial model is a holistic approach that focuses

New Professor of Cardiac Surgery: Martin Andreas appointed

International research stays at renowned institutions including Stanford University and University Hospital Zurich expanded his specialist knowledge. In 2016 he founded the "Applied Research in Cardiac Surgery" [...] Surgery" research group, which develops innovative approaches to cardiac surgery. As a managing senior physician at the MedUni Wien Department of Cardiac Surgery, he was in charge of the heart valve surgery [...] surgery and hybrid OP program. Research focus and visionary goals Martin Andreas focuses on the development of minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques. He is particularly interested in: Establishing

Genetic cause of hereditary vision loss discovered

of this disease and provide important approaches for future research into the underlying disease mechanisms. The starting point for the research was the genetic examination of a large Austrian family in [...] A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy, a degenerative disease of the optic [...] and breaks down proteins with faulty structures. In cultured cells from affected individuals, the research team showed that this gene variant impairs the function of mitochondria – the "power plants" of

Career opportunities

promoting the health and well-being of our patients through research, teaching, learning and administrative support. “Pioneering Minds – Research and Education for Patients' Health and Well-being” is the [...] Career opportunities Career prospects, child care, promotion of young researchers, a wide range of internal professional development programs, diverse health promotion opportunities and a livable ambience [...] with a good salary We offer our employees an innovative company culture with space for cutting-edge research. All positions are announced on the basis of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University

Team Schicho

Research team Schicho Research focus: Metabolism and the gut PI: Rudolf Schicho Focus: The group focuses on the role of cannabinoid and prostaglandin receptors in models of intestinal inflammation, and [...] 316 385 74132 E: rudolf.schicho(at)medunigraz.at Research profile Team Members Danner Laura Kienzl Melanie Knuplez Eva Pommer Veronika Ristic Dusica Research Gallery In situ hybridization (MGL; red) combined [...] influence tumorigenesis and inflammation. Network: With regard to colon and lung cancer models, the research team closely cooperates with the group of Julia Kargl from the Division of Pharmacology. To investigate