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14MAR 2023
Research
Almost 2 million euros in funding for Emmy Noether junior research group
A new junior research group led by Dr. Saskia Schimmel has been established at the Department of Electrical Engineering at FAU as part of the Emmy Noether program run by the German Research Foundation (DFG). A total of 1,320,000 euros has been approved for the first three year funding period, and a total of 550,000 […]
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10MAR 2023
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Those with more time at their disposal are more concerned with the wellbeing of future generations
People with more time on their hands are more concerned with the wellbeing of future generations This is the conclusion reached by a new study conducted at FAU. According to the study, fluctuations in how we experience time have an impact on how the generations interact, irrespective of age. Most people are keen to ensure […]
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10MAR 2023
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Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is in the top 100 of the World’s Best Hospitals
In the past three years of the pandemic, hospitals and their staff have constantly needed to adapt quickly to ever-changing circumstances and countless challenges. Despite these turbulent times, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (UKER) has maintained its position in the top 100 of the World’s Best Hospitals ranking in 2023. This year, in comparison to 2022, UKER even […]
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03MAR 2023
Research
Understanding and fighting metastatic cancer
“There won’t be a miracle cure for cancer,” says Thomas Brabletz. “A multi-faceted approach has to be taken to fighting cancer, which means that the most successful treatment strategy is likely to involve an intelligent combination of drugs, often tailored to the individual patient’s needs, that target various weaknesses.” Thomas Brabletz, a renowned cancer researcher, […]
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02MAR 2023
Research
Academic freedom deteriorates in 22 countries
Today, the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) project presents its Update 2023, providing an overview of the state of academic freedom in 179 countries. The decline in academic freedom affects over 50% of the world’s population, approximately 4 billion people. The Index identifies 22 countries where universities and scholars experience significantly less academic freedom today than […]
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02MAR 2023
Research
Photovoltaics that can float and fly
What sounds like science fiction could soon become a reality: Photovoltaic systems that are so thin and light that they can float and fly. In an interview, Prof. Dr. Christoph Brabec explains what these “emerging photovoltaics (e-PV)” are made of and why they are the future of photovoltaic systems. At the Chair of Materials Science […]
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01MAR 2023
Research
Using artificial intelligence to prevent chronic inflammation
A lack of physical activity, an unbalanced diet and stress at work combined with environmental factors all damage health and have been proven to aggravate chronic inflammatory processes. These can lead in turn to cardiovascular disease, obesity, chronic kidney disease and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. An international team of researchers led by […]
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24FEB 2023
FAU news
Open discussion «Year of full-scale war: conclusions, scenarios, forecasts»
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale brutal war against Ukraine resulting in human casualties, broken destinies and real tragedies. This war is a continuation of aggression that began in 2014. Throughout this time, with the support of its allies, Ukraine has courageously defended its independence, freedom, and ability to build a state based […]
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23FEB 2023
Research
The fascinating microbiome: “We are planet Earth for micro-organisms”
When you hear the word microbiome, the chances are you will think of the gut. But the microbiome is so much more, namely the total of all microorganisms living on and in the human body. Skin, lungs or the digestive system, the mouth, throat, nose or the genital tract: they are all home to tiny […]
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20FEB 2023
Research
Testing their strength: CAR T-cells combat muscle inflammation
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen is the first in the world to use CAR T-cells to successfully treat a patient suffering from a severe case of muscle inflammation (myositis). The disease is triggered by a malfunction in the immune system that leads to inflammation of the muscles, and the risk of developing a very severe form of the […]
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16FEB 2023
Research
How quantum computers can become more reliable and powerful
If we wanted to summarize Christopher Eichler’s field of research in one sentence, we could say that Schrödinger’s cat is chasing its tail: In order to make quantum computers more reliable and powerful, faulty operations must be detected and corrected. On the one hand, this requires redundancy and scaling up to larger quantum processors. On […]
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14FEB 2023
FAU news
Oral vaccines from organisms found in volcanic regions
The success story of Covid-19 vaccines based on mRNA technology is set to improve significantly with a vaccine that can be swallowed easily. Around three million euros has been allocated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action for funding this project, which FAU, the companies BianoGMP, IFB, Ionovation and CAM-D Technologies, and […]
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