Magdeburg starts Med-4-Science Academy: Future of Medical Research!

Magdeburg starts Med-4-Science Academy: Future of Medical Research!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - On July 15, 2025, the starting signal for the Med-4 science academy Faculty of the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. This newly introduced academy has set itself the ambitious goal of preparing young scientists for a successful career in medicine and thereby strengthening the bridge between research and patient care. Dean Prof. Dr. Daniela C. Dieterich underlined the strategic orientation of the program, which is open to doctors, doctors and scientists as well as scientists alike

With a well thought-out curriculum, the Med-4 Science Academy offers a wide range of training and training. The participants can train in methodological qualifications, soft skills and project development and are also supported in the application for funding. Particular attention is paid to the interdisciplinary exchange, which enables young researchers to initiate and implement their own projects.

funding opportunities and prices

A Highlight of the program is the Polycarp Leporin program (PLP), which supports up to 80,000 euros for individual research projects. This option opens up valuable financial resources for the participants to implement their ideas. In addition, the medical faculty awards two research prices in the categories "clinical research" and "basic biomedical research" every year. This year the awards, which are each endowed with 7,500 euros, were to Dr. Tobias Ronny Haage and Dr. Lorena Morton, who were able to distinguish themselves in their respective specialist areas.

Another building block is the project clinical studies and exams at the Medical Faculty (KSMed), which will be promoted by the end of 2027 by promoting 5.36 million euros from the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDRE). This is primarily about improving the framework conditions for clinical studies, which is an essential prerequisite for medical research.

clinical studies in focus

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has promoted over 130 clinical studies in recent years that have particularly high relevance for the health system. The initiative is part of the national decade against cancer, which aims to compare various strategies for prevention and therapy for cancer. The treatment of common diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases is also specifically supported. Health research BMBF emphasizes that the interaction of research and patient care is to be significantly improved.

These comprehensive funding initiatives, such as the Med-4 Science Academy and the associated programs, help to create sustainable perspectives for future researchers and thus strengthen medical research at the Magdeburg location.