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New Public Health Index: Germany Ranks Second-to-Last in Implementing Evidence-Based Prevention Measures
12/04/2025 | by Koh
The AOK Federal Association and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have released the first comprehensive ranking assessing how well scientifically recommended prevention measures are being implemented. According to the new Public Health Index (PHI), which will be updated every two years, Germany ranks 17th out of 18 North and Central European countries evaluated. Germany ranks among the lowest-performing countries for tobacco, alcohol, and nutrition, and only reaches the lower mid-range when it comes to promoting physical activity.
Lautenschläger Prize for Young Scientists 2025 awarded to Lukas Bunse
11/28/2025 | by Koh
As a clinician scientist at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University, neurologist Lukas Bunse is investigating how the body's own immune system can be supported in fighting brain tumors. For this work, he has been awarded the Lautenschläger Prize for Young Scientists, which is endowed with €25,000.
Research Award for Jens Puschhof: How Bacteria Can Trigger Cancer
11/20/2025 | by Koh
Jens Puschhof, junior research group leader at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), receives the 2026 Research Award from the Peter and Traudl Engelhorn Foundation. The foundation honors the young scientist for his research on the influence of bacteria on the development and spread of cancer.
Three “Highly Cited Researchers” at the Medical Faculty Mannheim
11/14/2025
Researchers in Mannheim rank among the world’s most-cited scientists.
To identify the “Highly Cited Researchers,” the U.S. company Clarivate evaluates its Web of Science database each year. The database covers scientific publications across a broad range of disciplines. The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University is represented on the newly released 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list with three of its scientists.
11/09/2025
» Ângela Gonçalves' talk at the Falling Walls Summit in Berlin
Ângela Gonçalves’ talk at the Falling Walls Summit in Berlin
Prof. Dr. Ângela Gonçalves (Breakthrough of the Year Award 2025) gave a talk at the Falling Walls Summit in November 2025.
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