Die Universität Witten/Herdecke ist durch das NRW-Wissenschaftsministerium staatlich anerkannt und wird – sowohl als Institution wie auch für ihre einzelnen Studiengänge – regelmäßig akkreditiert durch:
The focus of research of the Chair of Physiology and Pathophysiology at Witten/Herdecke University is to study kidney function in health and disease. Teaching covers human physiology and pathophysiology for medical and dental students as well as molecular medicine for medical, dental and basic science students. A further aim is to integrate research and teaching.
Our research encompasses innovative projects in molecular and cellular physiology and pathophysiology , as well as in molecular medicine, that are investigated using state-of-the-art methodology. The chair is characterized by national and international co-operations and funding support (e.g. German Research Foundation [DFG]). State-of-the-art molecular and cellular experimental techniques are used to elucidate scientific problems that may contribute to a better understanding and development of cures for various kidney diseases (translational research). New research findings and experimental techniques are integrated into the curriculum and training of students.
The Chair of Physiology and Pathophysiology at Witten/Herdecke University is involved in teaching of the model curriculum (“Modellstudiengang”) in the preclinical study phase (semesters 1-4) of the medical degree program.
Teaching modules cover relevant aspects of molecular, cellular and organ physiology and pathophysiology. The aim of the interactive teaching sessions is to convey a fundamental understanding of physiological processes at the cellular and molecular levels, their implications for the normal function of organs and the human body, as well as their role in the pathogenesis of diseases and in the development of causal therapy approaches. We also offer projects for doctoral theses in medicine and natural sciences. Please contact us directly, if you are interested.
Our research is in the area of integrative kidney physiology and includes mechanisms of vascular development, aging and regeneration with emphasis on stem cell niche-immune cell interactions and organ protection.
We use modern molecular approaches such as imaging, quantitative image analysis (also AI-based), cell sorting, generation of transgenic animal models, etc., which are intended to help understand the role of the kidney in cardio-metabolic, immunological and degenerative diseases (translational research). Findings and methods are incorporated into future therapeutic strategies and training of students.
The Chair of Physiology and Pathophysiology focuses on basic research with clinical relevance. Information on current and completed projects can be found in the project database of the Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University (http://cambase.dmz.uni-wh.de/CiXbase/whpro/index.html) or GEPRIS - Projects funded by the German Research Foundation (http://cambase.dmz.uni-wh.de/CiXbase/whpro/index.html).
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Dr. rer. nat.
Vladimir Todorov
Fakultät für Gesundheit (Department für Humanmedizin)
Lehrstuhl für Physiologie und Pathophysiologie
Lehrstuhlinhaber
Phone: +49 2302 / 926-221
E-Mail: Vladimir.Todorov@uni-wh.de
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med.
Frank Thevenod , PhD
Fakultät für Gesundheit (Department für Humanmedizin)
Lehrstuhl für Physiologie und Pathophysiologie
Emeritus
Die Universität Witten/Herdecke ist durch das NRW-Wissenschaftsministerium staatlich anerkannt und wird – sowohl als Institution wie auch für ihre einzelnen Studiengänge – regelmäßig akkreditiert durch: