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World-Class Collaboration Advances Radiation Therapy
World's First Joint Radiation Therapy Laboratory Established by Academia and Industry / Medical Center – University of Freiburg, the University of Freiburg, and Siemens Healthineers Are Pooling Their Research and Development Efforts at a Single Location /
Economics Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut Visits the Medical Center – University of Freiburg
Kickoff for the Digital Innovation Center at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg / Dialogue with Freiburg’s healthcare industry / Visit to the Interventional Radiology Center
1.2 million euros for greater safety in gene therapy
A spin-off from the University of Freiburg and the Medical Center – University of Freiburg is developing tests designed to make new gene therapies safer
Freiburg Radiologist Inducted into the Leopoldina
Prof. Dr. Fabian Bamberg Receives Scientific Award / Research on CT and MRI Imaging and the Use of Artificial Intelligence / The Goals Are Earlier Diagnoses and More Targeted Treatments
Care for Heart, Thoracic, and Vascular Diseases Strengthened at the University Hospital
Cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery, as well as aortic medicine, are being consolidated into a single clinic / The new structure improves interdisciplinary care for complex patients / Thoracic surgery remains reliably accessible
AI-powered follow-up care after cancer treatment is intended to detect heart problems earlier
The collaborative project “AI-COMPASS” is investigating how digital health data can be used to detect cardiovascular complications early on following treatment for gastroesophageal cancer
Large Study Identifies New Blood Markers for Alcohol Dependence
International study involving more than 3,700 participants identifies epigenetic changes associated with alcohol dependence / High correlation with alcohol consumption / Freiburg researcher establishes her own research group
Many kidney diseases go undiagnosed
NAKO Health Study Reveals Underreported Cases of Possible Kidney Disease / One in six people with abnormal test results remain undiagnosed / Early treatment could prevent or delay severe complications
A new look at how the heart really beats
Medical Center – University of Freiburg makes cardiac motion easy to understand with 3D animation / Common depictions often oversimplify cardiac deformation / New animation supports teaching and research
Star Ranking: Medical Center – University of Freiburg Once Again Named One of Germany's Best Hospitals
40 departments recognized / high patient satisfaction
Warning strike at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg
Two-day warning strike on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, 2026 / Emergency care guaranteed despite the warning strike
German PR Award for AI Podcast
The Medical Center – University of Freiburg’s AI podcast “Kurz und gesund” has been awarded the German PR Prize in the Health Communication category
18th birthday thanks to a heart transplant as an infant
In 2008, Angelina became the first infant to receive a heart transplant in Baden-Württemberg / A celebration marking her 18th birthday was attended by about 20 other heart transplant recipients / A call for organ donation ahead of German Organ Donation Da
More space, less anxiety: New MRI machines make exams easier for patients
The first MRI scanners of their kind in Europe combine patient-friendly design, AI-supported workflows, and resource-efficient technology
Gene scissors show promise for treating a rare immune disorder
Medical Center – University of Freiburg demonstrates a fundamental therapeutic approach for hereditary immune system defects in a mouse model / The safety profile of genome editing varies significantly depending on the method and cell type
Neuroendocrine Tumors: Freiburg Becomes a European Center of Excellence
Medical Center – University of Freiburg Strengthens Care for This Rare Form of Cancer / Interdisciplinary Care for Patients
Strong Families Despite Cancer
May 15 is International Day of Families / Tigerherz supports children of parents with cancer during difficult times / “Loni’s Space Journey” offers virtual support
The Silent Killer: Early Detection and Targeted Treatment of High Blood Pressure
World Hypertension Day on May 17 / Medical Center – University of Freiburg Highlights the Importance of High Blood Pressure and Treatment Options / Certified Hypertension Center on the Bad Krozingen Campus
Radar warns of a risk of falling at the hospital
The Medical Center – University of Freiburg has implemented a new system that helps nurses identify risky situations early on and provide more targeted assistance / Motion detection is performed using radar
MRI is a better indicator than BMI of when body fat becomes dangerous
MRI analysis of fat and muscle distribution in more than 66,000 people provides a more accurate assessment of health risks / Poor muscle quality poses an additional risk / Study provides reference values based on age, sex, and height
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