We are shaping the future of medicine from the Ruhr region to Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
University Medical Center Bochum, which consists of the Faculty of Medicine and eight supporting clinics, supported by numerous teaching hospitals, we combine practical teaching, innovative research and the direct application of our findings in clinical practice. Together, we are working on the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - for committed students, a sustainable society and strong healthcare provision throughout the region.
The curriculum of our integrated reform medicine (iRM) degree program places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity and practical relevance. This flexible and future-oriented education optimally prepares our students for the medical challenges of tomorrow.
Our research excels in basic research, translational science, and clinical studies, with a focus on protein sciences, oncology, and neuroscience. Following the 'From Bench to Bedside' approach, we translate laboratory findings directly into clinical applications, setting global standards.
Through the diversity of our partner hospitals and academic teaching hospitals, we position ourselves strongly in clinical education, research, and patient care. This close collaboration makes us one of the largest and most efficient university hospitals in Germany, ensuring excellent training and top-quality patient care.
Is moderate alcohol consumption truly good for the heart? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum show that reported health benefits often rest on methodological flaws and statistical bias.
Professor Gehlen made significant contributions to the further development of medical education at our Faculty, particularly during his term as Dean from 1991 to 1993. From his appointment to Ruhr University Bochum in 1984 until his retirement in 2004, he represented the field of neurology at Knappschaft Kliniken Universitätsklinikum Bochum and played a major role in shaping the development of the department.
As a highly respected academic teacher, he inspired and supported generations of students and early-career researchers.
Hanna Öhlmann receives an award from the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) for her research on pain perception in inflammatory bowel disease.
Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus-Alic heads the Medical Proteome Center at RUB and combines research with science coaching. Her unconventional career has shaped an approach that also encourages young researchers to find their own path.
