Stem cell research at the Technical University of Dresden

Under the title of "From cells to tissues: determination and interaction of stem cells and primordial cells in tissue formation" a total of 17 working groups and a junior scientists group will investigate how stem cells and primordial cells develop into tissue.
With a view to applications beyond basic research one of the aims is to find ways to grow organs and thus to fight the constant shortage of donor organs in transplantation medicine. Moreover, other applications may include the replacement of tissue in case of degenerative diseases. Among the target diseases are Parkinson, Alzheimer, diabetes and leukaemia.
The research group will be funded for a period of 12 years with up to € 20 million.

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Ehninger
Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I

Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus at the TU D
Telephone: +49 (0) 351 4 58 4191

E-mail:
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Ehninger
gerhard.ehninger@uniklinikum-dresden.de

Further information:
Stammzellen: Segen oder Fluch? (Stem cells: blessing or curse?; German only)

Source: Campus Germany