Research

Preparing cryostat sections – © UM / Photo: P. Grewer

MEDICAL RESEARCH

Scientists at the Faculty of Medicine actively combine clinical research with strong interdisciplinary basic research. Their goals are to better understand the human body and the progression of diseases, with the ultimate goal of developing new diagnostic methods and personalised therapeutic options. Researchers collaborate with colleagues across the borders of disciplines, nationalities and cultures. Combined expertise and diversified approaches promote scientific creativity that results in medical innovations.

Research publication

Scientists publish their findings in dedicated journals to publicly and verifiably document newly acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the scientific community. The Faculty of Medicine's “Paper of the Month” award aims to honour the outstanding work of its researchers. The winners present their findings succinctly in words and images.

Paper of the Month: Excellent publications, their authors, and information on the award

Publication lists of the institutes and clinics

Career as a clinician scientist

The Faculty of Medicine supports physicians looking to combine scientific and clinical work in their careers, as well as natural scientists whose discipline-specific strengths can contribute to translational medical research, and fosters close cooperation between these two professional groups.

Clinician Scientist Programme: space for research-oriented physicians
Medical Scientist Programme: promoting natural scientists in medical research

Research and career support

From undergraduate studies through doctoral and postdoctoral qualifications (habilitation) to professorship: the Faculty of Medicine promotes and supports the work of its researchers. It offers innovative training and career opportunities, a research environment characterised by a collaborative ethos, as well as diverse funding options. Among other things, the Faculty supports international collaboration and equal opportunities for male and female scientists.

Good scientific practice

The University of Münster and the Faculty of Medicine are committed to scientific integrity and fairness. Researchers must adhere to the rules of good scientific practice, which includes a research data management policy, specifications for scientific publishing as well as guidelines for the ethical treatment of animals in research and teaching.

Rules of good scientific practice – University of Münster
Scientific publishing & authorship guidelines [de] – Faculty of Medicine
Publication Affiliation standards - University of Münster
Handling Research Data – DFG Guidelines

Research and life in Münster

What does Münster have to offer in science and beyond? The videos (in German only) provide insights.

Research at the Faculty of Medicine – The Film
Biochemist Dr. Johanna Kuß on conditions in the workplace and Münster's Aasee
Hygienist Prof. Alexander Mellmann about microorganisms and Münster's city center
Neuroimmunologist PD Dr. Catharina Groß about her team and the small big city of Münster
Biophysicist Prof. Timo Betz about cell forces, the Westphalians, and family life in Münster