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Center for Biomedical Technology

The Center for Biomedical Technology focuses on the development of systems and technologies for extracorporeal blood purification, in particular on adsorbent-based technologies for liver support or immunomodulation in sepsis. Blood compatible materials, cell culture models to study endothelial activation under septic conditions, the influence of anticoagulation on the blood compatibility of extracorporeal therapies, as well as the multiple roles of extracellular vesicles and their biological activity are in the center of our research.

Center for Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Nursing

The demography issue poses a major challenge on the health system and health care professions. The Center for Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Nursing contributes to continuing education through offering postgraduate courses and research activities in the relevant fields. The cooperation between the “Haus der Barmherzigkeit Group”, the “Akademie für Altersforschung” (Academy for Age Research) and the implementation of the center in the facilities located in Seeböckgasse 30A, 1160 Vienna as a branch of Danube University aims to ensure the linking of interdisciplinarity and practical relevance which special emphasis is placed on.

Treatment of OA using glucocorticoids and hyaluronic acid

HypACT Next - The translational study

Extracellular vesicles from Hoffa´s fat pad- a new strategy for cartilage regeneration

Immuneregulatory Capabilities of Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Competence Center MechanoBiology in Regenerative Medicine

Zehn Risikofaktoren verursachen 90 Prozent der Schlaganfälle

Zum Welttag des Gehirns am 22. Juli 2017 betont Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. mult. Michael Brainin von der Donau-Universität Krems die Bedeutung der Schlaganfallprävention
Um das Bewusstsein für die Gefahren durch Schlaganfälle zu schärfen, steht der diesjährige Welttag des Gehirns ganz im Zeichen der Aufklärung über Präventions- und Therapie-Optionen. Schlaganfall gilt als die Epidemie des 21. Jahrhunderts: Alle zwei Sekunden erleidet irgendwo auf der Welt ein Mensch einen Schlaganfall, jedes Jahr sterben sechs Millionen Betroffene an den Folgen.

Honorary professorship awarded to Florian Gottsauner-Wolf

The orthopaedist receives an honorary professorship of Danube University Krems to honor his active involvement in research and teaching in the field of regenerative medicine

Research Summit: What advances research towards excellence?

Three internationally renowned experts will discuss the topic of outstanding research in the course of the Research Summit on 14 February 2019.

Night Shift Work Elevates Pain Sensitivity

According to a study by Danube University Krems, night shift work influences pain perception

Cochrane branch expands at Danube University Krems

Commitment to evidence-based medicine in Austria achieves worldwide recognition