Neurons – Network of neuronal cells (Blue: nucleus; Red: neurons) [Copyright: Institute for Transfusion Medicine, UK Essen]
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The german newspaper Bonner Generalanzeiger reports on the UniStem Day 2023 at the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg - see the article (available in german only)
On UniStem Day on March 10, research institutions around the world will open their laboratories to interested students for a day of joint stem cell research - for the first time, the Faculty of Medicine OWL at Bielefeld University will also participate. The working group 'Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine' welcomes 42 students from high schools in OWL to the university.. - see the press release (available in German only)
87 research institutions in 14 countries on two continents opened their doors for this year's Stem Cell Research Action Day on March 10, 2023. The aim of the event is to familiarize interested young people with the subject of stem cell research, to deepen the knowledge imparted in schools and to inspire young scientists to pursue a career in research. The biology high school course, accompanied by Ms. Croisé, gained exciting insights into stem cell research at the Robert Koch House of the University Hospital Essen. - see the press release (available in german only)
Around 50 high school students from the region gained an insight into stem cell research at the H-BRS on Friday. The working group "Molecular Genetics and Stem Cell Research" under the direction of Professor Edda Tobiasch informed the pupils about the work as a scientist and about studying at the university. In addition, they were able to conduct their own first experiments in the laboratory. - see the press release
Once again, the annual worldwide day of action on stem cell research - UniStem Day - is taking place. At the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Oliver Brüstle, will participate on Friday, March 10. - see the press release (available in German only)
Vor 10 Jahren erhielt der Stammzellforscher Shinya Yamanaka die Auszeichnung für Medizin. Zum 20-jährigen Bestehen des Stammzellnetzwerk.NRW und zur 10. Jahrestagung des Deutschen Stammzellnetzwerk (GSCN) präsentierte der Stammzellforscher aktuelle Therapieansätze in der Halle Münsterland. – zur Pressemitteilung
Mit Hilfe aus Düsseldorf hat die Spiele-App einer britischen Elite-Uni jetzt beste Chancen auf dem deutschen Markt. In „Dish Life“ bekommen Nutzer Einblicke in die Aufgaben und auch Dilemmas eines Stammzellforschers. – zur Pressemitteilung
Hands-on stem cell research: On UniStem Day, research institutions around the world opened their doors to give students an insight into everyday laboratory life. Witten/Herdecke Universitywas one of the participants.– see the press release (available in German only)
Almost 400 students from 12 cities participated in the events of the UniStem Day on 11th March 2022 organized by the Stem Cell Network.NRW. For the first time this year the work group "Human Stem Cell Research" of Prof. Dr. Nilima Prakash from the Department Hamm 2 at the Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences participated in the educational offer. – see the press release (available in German only)
It is a great opportunity to directly experience the current research practice in this field. – see the press release (available in German only)
Once again the annual international theme day regarding stem cell research - UniStem Day - takes place. At the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) the Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology participates under the direction of Prof. Dr. Oliver Brüstle. – see the press release (available in German only)
As part of the international stem cell event "UniStem Day" the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) has repeatedly invited high school seniors and their classes to discuss the scientific and ethic aspects of stem cell research towards society together with scientists and students from the stem cell sector. – see the press release (available in German only)
Prof. Dr. Edda Tobiasch von der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) wurde in diesem Monat mit einstimmigem Votum in den Vorstand des Stammzellnetzwerks NRW gewählt. Die Virologin gehört dem 2002 gegründeten Expertenverbund, der seit zwei Jahren als Verein organisiert ist, bereits seit über 15 Jahren an. – zur Pressemitteilung
Scientific research facilities all over the world have opened their doors to show their current state of research. Senior classes from the Fritz-Winter-Gesamtschule in Ahlen joined the talks online. – see the press release (available in German only)
The 'International Meeting' of the Stem Cell Network.NRW is already taking place for the 10th time, this year for the first time as an online event! Stem Cell scientists from all over the world discuss their latest state of research, from fundamental studies to the application of new therapies. – see the press release (available in German only)
In order to turn stem cell research findings into new therapies, suitable legal framework conditions are needed. In a new book now published by Nomos-Verlag, Ulrich M. Gassner and Tade M. Spranger analyze the regulation of stem cell research in Germany and point out reform options. – see the press release (available in German only)
The Institute for Reconstructive Neurobiology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) under the direction of Prof. Oliver Brüstle took part in the UniStem Day again this year and offered interested secondary school students an insight into stem cell research. – see the press release (available in German only)
On the International Stem Cell Day "UniStem Day 2020" the Institute of Philosophy at the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf invites 30 pupils to a workshop on stem cell research. – see the press release (available in German only)
Also this year, the Stem Cell Network NRW participated at the study day on stem cell research at the Kopernikus-Gymnasium in Rheine. The Münsterländische Volkszeitung reports about the day – see the article (available in German only)
A report by bonnFM on the event “Scandalous or visionary? Replacement organs from chimeras and Petri dishes“ at the Pint of Science in Bonn – see the report (available in German only)
The german newspaper Bonner Generalanzeiger announes talks and discussions on the topic “Scandalous or visionary? Replacement organs from chimeras and Petri dishes“ – see the article (available in German only)
The german newspaper Bonner Generalanzeiger reports the progress made in stem cell research and talks to Prof. Oliver Brüstle about research activities in North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the work of the NRW stem cell network – see the article (available in German only)
A report of the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg about the Kick-off Meeting – see the report
A press release of the journal Ärzte Zeitung on the decision of the state to fund the Stem Cell Network NRW on a permanent basis – see the press release (available in German only)
A press release of the ministry for culture and science of the state of North-Rhine Westphalia on funding of the Stem Cell Network NRW – see press release (available in German only)
In the german newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger appeared an article about the Kick-off Meeting and the work of the Stem Cell Network – see the full article here (available in German only)
The newspaper from Münster, ' Westfälischen Nachrichten', wrote an article about the UniStem Day offer of Prof. Martin Götte at the University Hospital Münster – see article
The Stem Cell Network NRW partcipated at the study day at the Kopernikus-Gymnasium in Rheine. The Münsterländische Volkszeitung reports about the successful project – see the article (available in German only)
In the german newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger appeared an extensive article about stem cell research in NRW and the work of the Stem Cell Network - Read the full article here (available in German only)
WDR 5 | Stem cell research has great potential for the treatment of various diseases. However, only three applications have been approved so far. Find out more about proven therapies and dubious offers. The author also interviewed the managing director of the Stem Cell Network NRW. The podcast "Dubious stem cell therapies" was broadcasted on 06.09.2018 on WDR 5 Quarks - Top Themes from Science. – Listen to the podcast here (available in German only)
Apotheken Umschau | Using a new technique, researchers can extract stem cells from patients' tissues. This can be used to cultivate miniature organs for cancer therapy. About the possibilities of stem cell therapy – Read the full article here (available in German only)
Presse release of the MKW | The federal state government of North Rhine-Westphalia wants to strengthen the Stem Cell Network NRW: From 2019, the initiative, which is unique in Germany, will be supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW) on a permanent basis. In order to create the conditions for institutional funding, 19 universities, university clinics and science institutions from North Rhine-Westphalia founded the association Stammzellnetzwerk.NRW at Schloss Mickeln today– Press release of the ministry for culture and science of the state of North-Rhine Westphalia (available in German only)
Medizin Aspekte | The renowned Stem Cell Network North Rhine-Westphalia will most likely be supported permanently by the federal state of NRW from 2019 onwards. To this end, 19 universities, university hospitals and non-university research institutions based in NRW today jointly founded the association "Stammzellnetzwerk.NRW" – Press release published on Medizin Aspekte (available in German only)
Süddeutsche Zeitung | In it’s issue from July 21th, the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung deals with unproven stem cell treatments and is taking the company Blue Horizon International (BHI) as an example. As part of her investigation, the author Astrid Viciano also accompanied Brian Mehling (the chief medical officer of BHI) to a company facility in Slovakia, where he himself received a stem cell treatment. The well-researched article was published in the print edition of the newspaper (“Viel versprochen”) as well as in the online version (“Wie Pseudo-Wissenschaft dubiose Geschäfte ankurbelt“) and includes several statements of experts from the Stem Cell Network North Rhine-Westphalia – Read the full article here (available in German only)
Essener Stadtanzeiger | On the Europe-wide stem cell day, the Institute for Transfusion Medicine at the Essen University Hospital opened its doors for interested students. Led by Dr. med. Verena Börger the students carried out their own experiments with induced pluripotent stem cells and thus gained their first experience in the laboratory – Read the full article here (available in German only)
The students of the basic and advanced courses Biology at Kopernikus-Gymnasium dealt with the subject of stem cell research. - Read the full article here (available in German only)
At the European day of action on stem cell research at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences in Rheinbach students from biology courses of the Konrad-Adenauer-Gymnasium Meckenheim and the Municipal Gymnasium Rheinbach performed their own experiments. - Read the full article here (available in German only)
General Anzeiger Bonn | On the Europe-wide day of action "UniStem Day" three institutes from the University of Bonn gave students insights into biological and ethical issues. - Read the full article here (available in German only)
Essen.de | For the first time, the Institute for Transfusion Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is participating in the Europe-wide UniStem Day: More than one hundred students will visit the University Hospital Essen on March 17 to learn about stem cell research. At a total of six laboratory stations, they can try out a lot by themselves under expert guidance. - Press release of the University of Duisburg-Essen (available in German only)
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