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Karl Deisseroth awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – EKFS honored his groundbreaking research in 2017
Award for Discoveries in the Field of Optogenetics
Clinician Scientists: Dauerhafte Perspektiven für Forschung und Klinik schaffen
Der Medizinische Fakultätentag (MFT) und die Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS) haben gestern beim gemeinsamen Symposium „Clinician Scientists – Status quo und Entwicklungsperspektiven“ in Berlin mit Vertreter:innen aus Politik, Wissenschaft und Forschungsförderung über die Zukunft klinisch-wissenschaftlicher Karrierewege diskutiert.
Doctor improves medical care for children with disabilities and epilepsy in Tanzania
Sister Dr. Sarah Kahumbya Deogratius to receive 2026 Else Kröner Fresenius Award for Development Cooperation in Medicine endowed with €250,000
Boosting Germany’s standing as a global research hub: Harvard researcher relocates to Bonn as part of the Else Kröner Excellence Grants
€10 million in funding to offer outstanding medical researchers from the USA long-term prospects in Germany
Immune cells to combat cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases: Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung calls for nominations for the 2027 Prize for Medical Research
Nominations will be accepted until August 27, 2026
First of four Else Kröner Professorships begins at Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies
Professorship for translational ophthalmology established at University Medical Center Göttingen to accelerate the clinical development of optogenetic treatments
Focus on Gene and Cell Therapies: International Experts Highlight Opportunities and Challenges
Whether it’s new treatment options for cancer, rare diseases, or age-related conditions—leading researchers and experts from clinical practice and industry are gathering in Frankfurt am Main to share their knowledge on modern gene and cell therapies.
Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung launches online proposal platform
New digital platform to simplify proposal submission and project management
Medizin der nächsten Generation durch Datenwissenschaft: Else Kröner Forschungskolleg startet an der Universitätsmedizin Halle
Für Ärzt:innen, die eine wissenschaftliche Laufbahn anstreben und dabei mit besonders großen Datenmengen arbeiten möchten, startet an der Universitätsmedizin Halle ein neues Ausbildungsprogramm.
Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung to strengthen child health in Malawi with new Else Kröner Center
EKFS will provide €2 million over five years to help establish systems for the lasting improvement of healthcare for children