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Through a joint cooperation initiative, Technische Universit\u00e4t Braunschweig, Hannover Medical School (MHH) and Braunschweig Municipal Hospital (skbs) are sending a strong signal for the future of regional health research. The networking event, which featured keynote speeches and scientific speed-dating on 22 April 2026, aimed to strengthen long-term scientific collaboration between the three partners and initiate new interdisciplinary collaborations.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe major challenges facing health research can only be solved by working together. By pooling our strengths in Braunschweig and Hannover, we are laying the foundations for innovative, interdisciplinary approaches ranging from fundamental research to clinical application. At management level, we strongly support this cooperation initiative. It is now crucial that our researchers actively seize these opportunities and develop new ideas together,\u201d says Angela Ittel, President of TU Braunschweig.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\"The major challenges facing health research can only be tackled by working together,\" said President Angela Ittel in her opening address at the launch meeting for the cooperation initiative on 22 April 2026. Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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The launch event was chaired by Prof. Dr Reinhard K\u00f6ster from the Institute of Cell and Neurobiology at TU Braunschweig: \"We have used this exchange to identify synergies that will strengthen interdisciplinary projects of medical significance.\" Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWith the critical mass of institutions gathered here, new findings from fundamental research, combined with modern engineering technologies, can lead to better healthcare provision for the region and beyond,\u201d explains Prof. Dr Jan T. Kielstein of Braunschweig Municipal Hospital (skbs). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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\u201cModern health research thrives on this close collaboration between medicine, the natural sciences and engineering,\u201d says Prof. Lars D\u00f6lken of Hannover Medical School. Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Verena Scheper (MHH) and skbs ward pharmacist Cordula Maring-N\u00f6h (right). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Academic \"speed dating\": Prof. Lars D\u00f6lken from Hannover Medical School (left), Prof. Lothar J\u00e4nsch from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and Prof. Jacek Kozuch (TU Braunschweig, right). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Heike Bunjes from TU Braunschweig during an exchange. Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Dr Yvonne Mast (right), Scientific Director of the DSMZ, with Yuli\u00e1 Kiyan (MHH). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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During a series of short discussion sessions, the researchers were able to make targeted contacts and develop joint project ideas. Pictured, among others, is Prof. Thomas Naake (TU Braunschweig, left). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Sabina Janciauskiene-Wallmark (MHH) at the launch event for the cooperation initiative on 22 April 2026 at the BRICS in Braunschweig. Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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A collaborative initiative between Technische Universit\u00e4t Braunschweig, Hannover Medical School (MHH) and Braunschweig Municipal Hospital (skbs) was launched on 22 April 2026; pictured in the background are, among others, Dr Jan Henrik Finke (PVZ). Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

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Group photo with participants at the launch event for the cooperation initiative on 22 April 2026 in front of the BRICS building at TU Braunschweig. Photo credit: Silja Klemenz\/TU Braunschweig<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

The initiative is anchored in TU Braunschweig\u2019s core research area \u201cEngineering for Health\u201d<\/a> and brings together experts from fundamental research, technical development and clinical practice. The kick-off event on 22 April 2026 was led by Prof. Dr Reinhard K\u00f6ster (Institute of Cell and Neurobiology, TU Braunschweig):<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting to know one another personally through a series of short, rotating discussions was a key prerequisite for a trusting, strategically focused collaboration. We used this exchange to identify synergies for strengthening interdisciplinary projects of medical significance.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A strong region \u2013 pooled expertise<\/h3>\n

The high concentration of biomedical and clinical institutions in the region offers ideal conditions for innovative research approaches. Thanks to their complementary profiles, the three partners complement each other perfectly: from fundamental molecular and cellular research through engineering applications to clinical implementation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the critical mass of institutions gathered here, new findings from fundamental research, combined with modern engineering technologies, can lead to better healthcare provision for the region and beyond,\u201d explains Prof. Dr Jan T. Kielstein from the Braunschweig Municipal Hospital (skbs).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The kick-off event was designed specifically to activate existing potential. Whilst the heads of the institutions support the strategic collaboration, the focus was deliberately placed on actively connecting the participants.<\/p>\n

Focus on networking: Speed dating for research<\/h3>\n

A central element of the social event was a structured \u201cspeed dating\u201d format, in which participants were able to make targeted contacts and develop joint project ideas during several short discussions rounds. This format accelerated the emergence of new collaborations and encouraged interdisciplinary exchange.<\/p>\n

In the long term, the initiative also opens up prospects for larger collaborative projects, for example within the framework of the Excellence Strategy. New opportunities may arise, particularly for clinicians, to orient their work more towards research.<\/p>\n

\u201cModern health research thrives on such close exchange between medicine, the natural sciences and engineering. This collaboration creates precisely this space for interdisciplinary cooperation and opens up new prospects, particularly for our junior researchers,\u201d emphasises Prof. Dr Lars D\u00f6lken from Hannover Medical School.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

About the initiative<\/h3>\n

The TUBS\u2013MHH\u2013skbs cooperation initiative aims to intensify collaboration between university research, medical teaching and clinical practice, thereby further establishing the region as a leading centre for health research.<\/p>\n

Text: Dr Lea H\u00fclsen<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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