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Medical Faculty of the Ruhr-University Bochum

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.

Current dates & events

  1. Seminar: New insights into the biogenesis of mitochondrial outer membrane proteins

    16:00 o'clock

    Ruhr University Bochum, Seminar Room MA 2/139

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  2. Save the Date: Thinking3R

    10:00 o'clock

    ZESS | Centrum for Engineering Smarter Product-Service-Systems

  3. Faculty Day

    11:00 o'clock

    Veranstaltungszentrum Ruhr Universität Bochum

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Latest news from the faculty

Circular infographic showing the recommended assessments for Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome. It includes general, neurological, neuropsychological, endocrine, cardiac and musculoskeletal evaluations, together with the recommended assessment intervals.

New Recommendations for Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome

Research

A new international guideline aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome. It brings together current evidence and provides recommendations to support better care for people affected by the rare disorder.

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A person wearing blue laboratory gloves holds a small round chip used in a cell culture model for studying bone metabolism.
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Researching Bone and Implants in Chip Models

Research

A research team at Ruhr University Bochum is developing 3D-printed chips to study the interaction between bone cells and implant materials under realistic conditions. The method is expected to provide new insights for longer-lasting implants while also helping to reduce the use of animal experiments.

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Four researchers stand in front of a stone wall during an award ceremony for the 2026 Networking Fellowship of the German Liver Foundation at the 22nd HepNet Symposium. From left to right: Prof. Dr. Andreas E. Kremer, member of the review committee, Dr. Christian Stöß, Maria Laura Goussain Darido, and Prof. Dr. Heiner Wedemeyer, chair of the board.
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Virologist awarded networking fellowship from German Liver Foundation

Faculty

Maria Laura Goussain Darido from the Department of Molecular and Medical Virology at the Medical Faculty of Ruhr University Bochum has been awarded a networking fellowship from the German Liver Foundation and will use it for a research stay in Oldenburg. Her research focuses on early hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection mechanisms and new approaches for evaluating potential antiviral agents.

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Teaser graphic for the FAQ on the new doctoral regulations of the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum featuring a stylized Rod of Asclepius in front of the Ruhr University Bochum campus.

FAQs on the New Doctoral Regulations Are Now Available Online

Medical Education

What changes? Who do the new regulations apply to, and when do they come into force? Answers to these and other frequently asked questions about the new Doctoral Regulations of the Faculty of Medicine are now available in our FAQs.

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