The preclinical and clinical-theoretical institutes and departments of the Faculty of Medicine at the Ruhr University Bochum play a central role in the education of our students and in medical research. Our institutes and departments are leaders in their respective fields and contribute significantly to the further development of medicine.
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Institute for Pathology
The Institute of Pathology at the BG UK Bergmannsheil Bochum is an important partner for medical training and diagnostics. It plays a key role in the investigation of the causes of diseases and supports clinical research and patient care.
The Medical Proteome Center is a leading institute for proteome and protein analysis. Using state-of-the-art technologies such as mass spectrometry, protein biochips and innovative bioinformatics, we address questions from clinical medicine and the basic sciences and create new perspectives for precision medicine.
Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the DGUV
The Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine (IPA) of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) is a pioneer in occupational health research. It forms the interface between scientific researc
The Institute for Diversity Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum is the first of its kind in Germany. It is committed to advancing research on individual differences—such as ethnicity, gender, social determinants, and biological factors—and their influence on healthcare. The institute’s mission is to foster patient-centered, equitable medicine that truly reflects the diversity of society.
Through interdisciplinary research, pioneering educational initiatives, and strategic collaborations with clinical partners, the institute aims to drive transformative progress toward more inclusive and just healthcare.
