Scientific exchange, career support and networking for natural scientists working in medical contexts: Look forward to exciting research and to an engaging exchange of views on the opportunities and specific needs in the career development of medical scientists.
Obschon es mittlerweile an vielen Orten Programme gibt, die dem Nachwuchs eine solche Ausbildung während der Facharztweiterbildung bieten, bleibt die Attraktivität für den Berufsweg als Clinician Scientist beschränkt, weil geeignete Anschlusspositionen nach Ablauf der Clinician-Scientist-Programme fehlen.
Als einen Lösungsansatz schreibt die Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung als Modell jährlich drei
Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Professuren
The Graduate Schools for Medical Students funding line aims specifically to support early-career researchers training within medical faculties. With approval of the doctoral programs in Bonn, Leipzig, and Rostock, highly motivated, talented medical students will have the opportunity to complete their studies in outstanding research environments. Within these programs, they will be supervised closely by experienced mentors, explore diverse scientific career paths, and begin linking medical research and patient care at an early stage.
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare, rapidly progressing disorder of the developing nervous system in children. Gene therapy can only slow or halt the progression of the disease if given very early. Dr. Laugwitz’s project aims to use reliable molecular biomarkers to pinpoint the optimal timing of treatment and to assess therapeutic success. The approach analyzes molecular data from children with MLD before and after gene therapy. It also employs patient-derived cell models to study disease mechanisms and potential adjunct therapies.
