MEDICAL FACULTY

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MAGDEBURG

The nationwide VersKiK study, led by Magdeburg University Hospital, has been awarded the prestigious Healthcare Research Prize for Children and Adolescents. The prize was presented to Dr. Ekaterina Aleshchenko from the ISMG at OVGU Magdeburg during the German Congress for Healthcare Research 2025 in Hamburg.

Excellent diabetes care: Magdeburg University Hospital is certified as a “DDG Diabetes Center” by the German Diabetes Society.

On September 20, 2025, Magdeburg once again became the meeting place for neurological experts, as the 2nd Magdeburg Neurology Symposium drew numerous participants to the state capital. Renowned experts from across Germany presented a diverse program encompassing the entire spectrum of neurology – from rare diseases to the latest scientific advancements.

The Faculty of Medicine at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is looking for actors and simulation patients for student communication training.

As blood vessels age, the risk of heart attack, stroke, and dementia increases unnoticed. Researchers at Magdeburg University Hospital show in a new publication how vascular aging progresses and how it can be counteracted. This is precisely where the DIKAP project comes in with Germany's largest prevention study.

How well is our healthcare system prepared for emergencies? At the 5th Emergency Conference of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) at Magdeburg University Hospital, experts from the fields of medicine, politics, and the German Armed Forces discussed lessons learned from real crises, disasters, and wars. The focus was on current challenges and forward-looking strategies for resilient emergency and disaster care.