Article - 14/07/2008 Basis for 21st Century Medicine Dr. Annette Schavan the Federal Minister of Education and Research visited the famous university town of Tübingen to gain a first-hand impression of the bioregions vast potentials in the fields of biotechnology and medical technology.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/basis-for-21st-century-medicine
Dossier - 03/07/2008 Molecular imaging - a close look inside the human body Molecular imaging recognises the functional state of cells and molecules. It visualises biological processes on the cellular and molecular level and is thus able to detect pathological alterations a long time before disease symptoms become apparent. Molecular imaging offers new possibilities for improving diagnosis and enabling more targeted therapies than has previously been possible. Many experts regard molecular imaging as a paradigm shift in…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/dossier/molecular-imaging-a-close-look-inside-the-human-body
Press release - 01/07/2008 How cancer cells can be made discernible for the naked eye Five well-known German pharmaceutical and medical device companies have now joined forces and are combining their know-how in the bid to turn molecular imaging methods into reality as soon as possible. Tuttlingen-based KARL STORZ GmbH is a partner in the project.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/how-cancer-cells-can-be-made-discernible-for-the-naked-eye
Article - 27/06/2008 Innovation climate: On the rise The economic situation in Germany has improved considerably in the second quarter of 2008. Things are looking particularly robust in biotechnology and medical technology. This is the verdict following a new VDI survey on the German innovation climate index.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/innovation-climate-on-the-rise
Article - 20/06/2008 No unanimous feedback possible At the beginning of the year 2009 the first bachelors degree students will graduate from Furtwangen University of Applied Science in disciplines including bio- and process technology BPT and medical technology MEB. What does the first generation of bachelors students think about their life sciences courses? Karin Bundschuh from the Freiburg BioRegion talked with the Universitys academic dean Professor Anton Karle and some students. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/no-unanimous-feedback-possible
Press release - 16/06/2008 Five Health Regions in Baden-Württemberg are finalists Among the 20 winners in the first round of the BMBF contest Health Regions of the Future were five concepts from Baden-Württemberg. In the coming nine months the chosen health regions will turn their concepts into full proposals.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/five-health-regions-in-baden-wuerttemberg-are-finalists
Press release - 09/06/2008 Russian-German funding competition Deadline for submitting preliminary proposals written in English is the 30th June 2008.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/russian-german-funding-competition
Article - 08/06/2008 BVMed companies to found “Cataract Initiative” Companies of the German Medical Technology Association BVMed have founded the Cataract Initiative an information platform for patients and other interested parties that provides information on the benefits of modern intraocular lenses.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/bvmed-companies-to-found-cataract-initiative
Article - 10/05/2008 New analysis system developed Researchers have developed a method that enables them to culture lymphatic vessels under laboratory conditions. The goal of the project is to gain a better understanding of how new lymphatic vessels are formed a process known as lymphangiogenesis.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/new-analysis-system-developed
Article - 10/05/2008 Straight questions and answers The 14th Biotech Finance Forum offered selected biotechnology and medical technology companies from all over Europe the opportunity of an exclusive meeting with internationally operative investors from the venture capital VC scene. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/straight-questions-and-answers
Article - 04/05/2008 Better qualifications pay off At the beginning of October 2008 the MBA course on Medical Devices and Healthcare Management will commence at the INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL TUTTLINGEN IBST. This masters course an extra-occupational two-year distance-learning course with attendance phases.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/better-qualifications-pay-off
Article - 11/03/2008 "Medical Technology and Health cluster concept" in the second round The Federal Ministry of Research and Education BMBF announced that the top cluster proposal Medical Technology and Health TuttlingenNeckar-Alb MedCare TechArea has qualified for the second round of the Top Cluster competition which is part of the governments high-tech strategy. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/medical-technology-and-health-cluster-concept-in-the-second-round
Article - 07/03/2008 Establishment of the German Health Regions Network The German Health Regions Network association was instituted on the 14th February 2008. The association acknowledges the growing importance of the health care industry and hopes to strengthen it with a particular focus on the project-related cooperation between the German health regions.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/establishment-of-the-german-health-regions-network
Press release - 18/02/2008 Health regions of the future The German Federal Research Minister Annette Schavan launched the Health Regions of the Future contest.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/health-regions-of-the-future
Article - 18/02/2008 Medical technology system leadership The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO in Stuttgart is investigating the potential for system leaderships in computer-assisted medical technology from a holistic perspective. The project is part of the SysteMedic project.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/medical-technology-system-leadership
Article - 15/02/2008 "MedTech-Compass" of BVMed released The German Medical Technology Association BVMed is hoping that the new information campaign MedTech-Compass will promote transparent and effective cooperation between the industry medical institutions and physicians.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/medtech-compass-of-bvmed-released
Article - 10/02/2008 The only professorship for preclinical imaging in Europe is in Tübingen The University of Tübingen opened its new laboratory for Preclinical Imaging and Imaging Technology of the Werner Siemens Foundation. The professorship is the only one in Europe combining preclinical imaging and the development of new imaging technologies.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/the-only-professorship-for-preclinical-imaging-in-europe-is-in-tuebingen
Article - 14/01/2008 Tetec AG to erect new building in Reutlingen Tetec AG a leader in regenerative medicine is building a new facility in ReutlingenKusterdingen in which Aesculap AG is the only investor. This construction represents a major progress for the Medical technology and health TuttlingenNeckar-Alb top cluster. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/tetec-ag-to-erect-new-building-in-reutlingen
Press release - 06/01/2008 20 years of pharmaceutical technology The Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences was the first to offer a pharmaceutical technology course back in 19871988. The course has become a great success and the graduates are sought after in both the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/20-years-of-pharmaceutical-technology
Article - 06/01/2008 Heinrich Planck: experienced interdisciplinarity Only a few researchers combine different disciplines as effectively and with as much flair as Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinrich Planck director of the ITV Denkendorf. He combines mechanical textile and medical engineering both on the scientific and economic level at the same time as being a dedicated networker.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/heinrich-planck-experienced-interdisciplinarity