Further information: At the core of the Else Kröner Doctoral Program “Schritt” is the study of upright gait as well as diseases and aging processes that can lead to gait disturbances and, consequently, to impairments in mobility. Within their research projects, the doctoral researchers investigate various aspects of gait disorders across different disease entities, including multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Analyses of human gait as well as investigations in animal models are systematically linked to neuronal processes and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. The overarching aim of the program is the early detection of gait disturbances, with a particular focus on preventive strategies and therapeutic approaches. To achieve this goal, the doctoral program pursues a rigorously interdisciplinary approach involving three faculties: Medicine, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and Sports Science.