Recent Events
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19 June 2019
Press releases
MicroRNA prevents acute liver failure
Acute liver failure can be caused by viruses, drug intolerance or poisoning (following mushroom consumption, for example). In many cases, a liver transplant is the only way to save the patient’s life, as effective drugs have not... [more]
Combating cystic fibrosis: REBIRTH researchers coordinate European network
In Germany, one in 3,000 people are born with cystic fibrosis (CF). A European network for rare diseases entitled INSTINCT (‘Induced pluripotent stem cells for identification of novel drug combinations targeting cystic fibrosis... [more]
Joining forces to find replacements for organs
Demand for donor organs far outstrips the supply. This means that patients often wait several years for a transplant, and many of them do not survive this period: in Germany, an average of three patients on the waiting list die... [more]
UniStem Day 2016: European Stem Cell Day for school pupils
„Today marks a real first: all over Europe, right now, more than 25,000 school pupils are taking part in events on stem cell research. That’s quite something,” said Professor Ulrich Martin, deputy coordinator of the REBIRTH... [more]
On-the-spot healing: MHH researchers change connectivetissue cells into liver cells
A team of researchers in the REBIRTH Cluster of Excellence and the collaborative research centre (SFB) 738 at Hannover Medical School (MHH) has succeeded, using a mouse model, in transforming scar tissue in the liver into healthy... [more]
MHH researchers devise new therapy for cardiac insufficiency
A heart attack or persistent high blood pressure can lead to the heart growing abnormally, weakening or even failing. Scientists at Hannover Medical School (MHH) have now found a therapy option that may be able to halt or even... [more]
PPCM: Dobutamin worsen prospects of recovery
Physicians often use compounds called catecholamines, such as dobutamine, as emergency medication in cases of acute cardiac insufficiency (heart failure), since they strengthen the heart. A team led by Professor Denise... [more]
EU project for heart repair
A heart attack or cardiac insufficiency often involves irreparable damage to the heart’s muscle tissue. Laboratory-engineered tissue could help a great number of patients. However, in order to be able to grow cardiac tissue from... [more]
New mechanism of blood vessel formation discovered
Veins grow throughout one’s lifetime. They need to, in order that blood can get where it’s wanted – whether it’s for healing wounds or for supplying damaged tissue with oxygen following a heart attack. Where blood vessels are... [more]
The parts air reaches – and the parts it doesn’t
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses hydrogen atoms to visualize aqueous tissue, including cartilage as well as the brain and other organs. At Hannover Medical School (MHH), researchers can now use MRI to visualize airflow in... [more]
Apply now: Autumn Academy for Teachers
On 30 October 2015, for the fourth time, REBIRTH und QUEST laboratories will play host to upper-school teachers keen to find out about the latest advances in research. Since 2009, this in-service training – offered in conjunction... [more]
Only 160 sites available for precursor T cells in the thymus
Following a transplant of blood stem cells, transplantees – particularly older patients – are especially prone to infection. One reason is the delay in formation of T lymphocytes, which play a key role in combating infections. In... [more]
‘Socially Responsible Health Economy Day”: minister for social affairs visits REBIRTH
In preparation for the second major Master Plan Conference in November 2015, Lower Saxony’s minister for social affairs and health, Cornelia Rundt, visited the REBIRTH Cluster of Excellence at Hannover Medical School (MHH) on 6... [more]
Now with added pressure: study on aortic heart valves that last a lifetime
In Europe, 65,000 aortic valves are replaced to treat acquired or congenital diseases of the heart valve every year. The European Union (EU) is supporting the clinical trial on ‘Aortic Valve Replacement using Individualised... [more]
Foundation for innovative (blood) cell transplantation
Human blood consists of a variety of different blood cells, each with specific jobs. If, however, blood formation is adversely affected (as in leukaemia) or unable to keep pace with demand (as when major injuries occur),... [more]