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Bielefeld doctoral student competes in FameLab world final
Fingers crossed for Julian Neugebauer on Friday. He is competing in the world final of FameLab, the championship in explaining scientific questions in an understandable way.
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Philosophical Engagement with Biology and Medicine
In an interview, philosopher of science Alkistis Elliott-Graves describes the special features and challenges of the ZiF workshop “Philosophical engagement on biology and medicine”.
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Covid-19: migrants globally at higher risk
Study led by Bielefeld University shows 84 per cent higher risk of infection among migrants compared to the general population based on data from over 53 million people.
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DataNinja presents innovations for trustworthy AI
The Research Training Group takes stock after three years of research, during which the team of doctoral students and established scientists worked on trustworthy AI systems and their embedding.
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A showroom for the future of therapy and medical care
The OWL Medical School’s showroom features high-tech assistance systems that make work easier for nursing staff, therapists, and doctors.
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‘Our epidemiological research still reveals gaps’
Four years ago, Germany went into lockdown. Health scientist Professor Alexander Krämer on learnings from the pandemic.
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How healthcare systems withstand uncertainty
A new graduate school at Bielefeld University is dedicated to studying the effects of uncertainty on health policy and healthcare.
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Understandable insights into AI research
In a new research podcast, the researchers of the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 318 give an insight into their work and explain why explainable AI is an important step into the future of AI research.
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Research for the whole of society
Londa Schiebinger has been researching the role of women and different categories of gender in science.
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The aesthetics of numbers – and the beauty of application
Professor Dr Christiane Fuchs loves mathematics. She can spend hours immersed in formulas, but she also likes to work hands-on.
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What happens when artificial intelligence engages in dialogue?
Is surgery or conservative treatment recommended for brain tumor? How AI can support with individual information.
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How robots adapt in communication
In a new study by the Universities of Bielefeld and Bremen, scientists are testing how humans can better follow the instructions of a robot.
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The hesitant robot
Can humans better follow a robot’s statements when it makes pauses in speech or produces filler sounds?
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Predicting outbreak of ALS disease with AI methods
Bielefeld bioinformatics researchers publish study in Nature Machine Intelligence. They deciphered the genotype profiles of 3,000 ALS patients.
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Earlier detection and treatment of tuberculosis
A team of international scientists led by Professor Dr Kayvan Bozorgmehr from Bielefeld has investigated whether a single screening for possible tuberculosis after arrival in the country is sufficient or whether there should be follow-up screenings and how these should be designed.
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Doctoral network investigating targeted cancer treatments
Researchers of European-wide collaborative network discuss their work in a new video.
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Using smart sensor technology to monitor hearts on the ISS space station
Medical School OWL working on study in outer space
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What gender identity means for everyday life
During Pride Month June, the focus is on issues facing the LGBTQI* community. The university studies these issues all year round.
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‘Making healthcare more equitable for refugees’
Millions of people have fled because of the war in Ukraine. Interview with health scientist Professor Oliver Razum, MD, on medical care for refugees.
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Making drug interactions in the liver visible
New EU project seeks to develop a microscopy system for liver cultures and accompanying imaging methods. It is headed by Prof. Dr. Thomas Huser from the Faculty of Physics.
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Seeing through blood with a microscope
Research network develops technology to fight bacterial contamination
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Study on migration background and health literacy
First comprehensive survey of first-generation migrants and subsequent generations
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More targeted treatment of muscular dystrophy in future
Bielefeld University researchers identify causative gene.
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Medical Research Start-up Fund: first six projects approved
Bielefeld University’s rectorate has made its decision on applications.
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