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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
New Medical Director of the Department of Nephrology
Focus on Genetic Kidney Diseases / Plans to Expand Clinical Trials
Over four million euros in federal funding for a new method of heart pump implantation
The HeartGate project at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg enables the implantation of heart pumps without the use of a heart-lung machine / GO-Bio next funding supports medical device development through 2028
T-helper cells switch to self-protection mode under prolonged stress
Chronic infections cause long-term changes in key immune cells / T helper cells suppress their immune function to ensure their survival / New targets for vaccines and cancer immunotherapies
11.4 million euros for two new research groups in Freiburg
The DFG is funding two research groups in Freiburg focusing on heart function and adenoviruses—opening up new avenues for cardiology, infectious disease research, and treatment safety
Fears and Optimism in Times of Social Upheaval
Medical Center – University of Freiburg’s Psychosomatic Tuesday Colloquium in the Summer Semester / In-person and online participation
Yay, the Teddy Docs are back!
From May 5 to 11, the 21st Teddy Bear Hospital, organized by Freiburg medical students in cooperation with hospital trainees, will take place in the park of the Medical Center – University of Freiburg
Digital tools make it easier to decide whether to participate in cancer studies
New web-based application from the Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg - CCCF at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg helps patients decide whether to participate in early-phase clinical trials
Lung cancer screening will be covered by health insurance starting April 1
Medical Center – University of Freiburg has been offering the screening since September 2025 / Statutory health insurance providers will cover the costs starting April 1, 2026
DFG Funds Research on the Oral Microbiome
The "MinOroBiome" project, jointly led by researchers from Freiburg and Greifswald, is investigating bacterial biofilms in the mouth
Patient Information Day: Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
On April 18, 2026, the Department of Radiation Oncology will provide information on the treatment process and support for daily life / Guided tours, lectures, and on-site consultations
World Premiere: New Imaging Technology for Cardiac Procedures
The Heart Center at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg has become the first facility in the world to put a new type of angiography system into clinical use / High-quality 2D and 3D imaging powered by AI, more precise planning, and lower radiation
The brain's immune system works in a simpler way than previously thought
Researchers at the University of Freiburg identify common patterns of immune defense in human brain tissue and in a mouse model / Analyses reveal where immune cells are active in diseases / A foundation for future therapies
Increased Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in People Under 50: Study Shows Link to Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March focuses on prevention and treatment options / A study involving over 117,000 patients examined risk factors for early-stage colorectal cancer
Ten Years of Cancer Counseling at Emmendingen District Hospital
Monthly psychosocial support for cancer patients in the Emmendingen district / Offered by the Freiburg Cancer Counseling Center since 2016 / Discussion, information, and personal counseling
Severe lung failure: Study aims to improve intensive care
1.7 million euros for a nationwide study led by the Medical Center – University of Freiburg / The study will investigate whether intensive care patients on ECMO benefit from being placed in the prone position / 20 centers are participating
Donation Enables Secure AI Analysis of Medical Documents
The "Friends of the Eye Clinic" Support Association funds a high-performance computer for an AI model / Support for research studies and quality control / Processing of sensitive data exclusively on-site
Award for an Innovative Training Program
The “Surgical Interprofessional Training Unit (ChipS)” project at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg was awarded a teaching project prize
Digital system speeds up emergency assessment
The Medical Center – University of Freiburg has been awarded the 2026 DINK Innovation Prize for a digital system that allows emergency patients to be triaged into the appropriate care within three minutes instead of ten, thereby reducing wait times
Highest quality standards confirmed for stroke and cerebral hemorrhage
Neurovascular Center at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg Recognized / Excellent Care for Complex Vascular Diseases / Support for Clinics in the Region
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