Press releases
Talent incubator for young researchers launches practical training program
During the two-day kick-off retreat for the new MED-4-SCIENCE academy for young researchers at the Medical Faculty of Magdeburg, young researchers learned how to develop a fundable project from an idea—in a practical, interdisciplinary manner and on an equal footing.
Magdeburg Neurology Symposium 2025
On September 20, 2025, Magdeburg once again became the meeting place for neurological experts, as the 2nd Magdeburg Neurology Symposium drew numerous participants to the state capital. Renowned experts from across Germany presented a diverse program encompassing the entire spectrum of neurology – from rare diseases to the latest scientific advancements.
5th Emergency Conference of the German Society for Trauma Surgery at Magdeburg University Hospital
As part of the emergency conference at Magdeburg University Hospital, the German Society for Trauma Surgery will bring together leading experts from science, politics and the armed forces. The aim is to pool the latest developments in emergency and disaster medicine and make them accessible to a broad public. Insights into innovative solutions and practical findings are at the heart of this important event.
First amyloid antibody infusion in Magdeburg: New milestone in Alzheimer's therapy
On 9 September, a patient was treated for the first time with the newly approved Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab (Leqembi) at the University Hospital for Neurology in Magdeburg. This means that a disease-modifying therapy is now available to patients in the region for the first time.
Training centre for healthcare professions at Magdeburg University Hospital starts the 2025 training year
On 1 September 2025, 120 dedicated young professionals began their training at the Training Centre for Healthcare Professions – in the fields of nursing, surgical and anaesthesia assistance, radiology and laboratory analysis, and, for the first time, functional diagnostics.
New Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery at Magdeburg University Hospital
On 1 July 2025, orthopaedics, trauma surgery and plastic surgery will pool their expertise in a joint centre – a significant step for interdisciplinary cutting-edge medicine in Magdeburg.