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Better protection of donor hearts

An international study published in the journal ‘The Lancet’ has investigated a new method for preserving donor hearts prior to transplantation. The…

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Genetic metabolic disorder identified as the basis for atrial fibrillation

Human atrial fibrillation is associated with congenital changes in the vicinity of the PITX2 gene - researchers at the University Medical Centre…

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National Heart Alliance and internists: Healthy Heart Act is a good start

The German Society of Cardiology and eight other medical societies, including the DZHK, strongly support the goals pursued in the ‘Healthy Heart Act’.…

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The Imaging Innovation Center hits a milestone

The Max Delbrück Center, Berlin, celebrates its new, innovative research building with a “topping-out ceremony.” The Imaging Innovation Center will…

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Atherosclerosis research: Christian Weber receives Reinhart Koselleck Award

The LMU medical scientist has been granted funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG) to study a new signaling pathway with therapeutic…

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University Medicine Greifswald celebrates topping-out ceremony for new research building

A new research building costing more than 65 million euros is being built at Greifswald University Medicine. The topping-out ceremony for the William…

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DZHK funds non-university clinics with up to €30,000

The German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) is launching a new funding programme to support clinics in participating in cardiovascular…

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Immune cells monitor platelet maturation in the bone marrow

A team at LMU, together with international colleagues, has discovered how the formation of new megakaryocytes from precursor cells in the bone marrow…

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Stable plaques, fewer heart attacks

Study on new genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases - influence on new diagnostic and treatment methods for prevention.

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Holger Gerhardt new member of the DZHK Board of Directors

Professor Holger Gerhardt from the DZHK partner site Berlin was newly elected to the Board of Directors by the General Assembly: He will take office…

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