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A woman sits deafly on the floor in a brightly lit room near a window. She is wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, her arms resting around her knees as she gazes expressively into the distance.

2.6 million euros for research on ME/CFS

The VADYS-ME research project is investigating how vascular problems and circulatory disorders could trigger symptoms such as extreme fatigue and…

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Two people in business attire holding a document. (Prof Uwe Reuter and Minister of Science Bettina Martin)

University Medicine Greifswald opens new cardiac surgery

On 15 January 2025, the grand opening of the new cardiac surgery unit at the DZHK site ( Greifswald University Hospital) took place. Science Minister,…

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On the left, a man in a white doctor's coat (it is Prof Dr Benjamin Meder) smiles in a friendly manner. On the right, a man in a white doctor's coat (it is Dr Johannes Trebing) smiles in a friendly manner.

Treating cardiomyopathies: DZHK and Bristol Myers Squibb collaborate to evaluate real-world data

The aim of the research collaboration is to optimise the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and adapt it to the individual needs of…

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Immunological processes in atrial fibrillation: 8 million dollars for research on disease mechanism

A team of researchers from the DZHK Munich site, together with colleagues from the USA, France and the Netherlands, has received funding from the…

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Endurance exercise for heart failure: Comprehensive study in ‘Nature Medicine’

An estimated four million people in Germany suffer from heart failure. How do endurance and strength training influence the course of this often…

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Close-up of a microscope with red and blue lights showing isolated human heart muscle cells.

Mechanical heart support promotes regeneration of heart muscle cells

A team of researchers led by Priv.-Doz. Dr Olaf Bergmann, a scientist at the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research and the Institute of…

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Traffic noise and social disadvantage increase cardiovascular risk

A new study by the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) shows that people on low incomes who are also exposed to high levels of traffic…

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A person holds their T-shirt in front of their mouth and nose while standing on a busy street to protect themselves from air pollution.

Health risks of noise and particulate matter: EU invests 8 million euros in research

The new EU consortium ‘MARKOPOLO’, led by DZHK scientists Prof. Dr Andreas Daiber and Prof. Dr Thomas Münzel (University Medical Centre Mainz), is…

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Dr Tobias Rheude (left) and Prof Michael Joner (right) from the German Heart Centre Munich.

Optimisation of vascular closure techniques in TAVI procedures: study shows advantages of the combined procedure

The randomised ACCESS-TAVI study led by PD Dr Tobias Rheude and DZHK-Prof. Michael Joner from the German Heart Centre Munich and the German Centre for…

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Science in dialogue: With Constanze Schmidt and Johannes Backs

What causes the heart to become diseased? Heidelberg scientists Prof Dr Constanze Schmidt and Prof Dr Johannes Backs talk about this in the ‘Survival…

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