The Core Facility Nanobodies and the Institute of Experimental Oncology receive funding from BONFOR Instrument 9 for the development of a novel Nanobody screening-platform

The Core Facility Nanobodies and the Institute of Experimental Oncology receive funding from BONFOR Instrument 9 for the development of a novel Nanobody screening-platform

In March 2022, the Core Facility Nanobodies together with Prof. Tobias Bald from the IEO received approval for funding through Instrument 9 – Innovations within Core Facilities…

Gene scissors find target for testicular cancer therapy
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Gene scissors find target for testicular cancer therapy

Bonn researchers uncover contribution of protein degradation processes to cisplatin resistance in germ cell tumors Cisplatin is used successfully in the chemotherapy of testicular cancer. However, patients who develop resistance to the cytostatic drug urgently need alternative therapy options. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have now been able to elucidate a mechanism underlying…

Gene plays important role in embryonic development
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Gene plays important role in embryonic development

Study at the University of Bonn identifies gene that can cause malformations if altered An international study led by the medical Faculty of the University of Bonn has identified a gene that plays an important role in the development of the human embryo. If it is altered, malformations of various organ systems can result. The…

Acknowledging and citing Core Facilities

Acknowledging and citing Core Facilities

By providing technological services and expertise core facilities and their staff have a strong impact on the scientific performance and output of their host organisation.
In the absence of a high number of publications, acknowledgements are used as a measure of a core facility and its staff’s output and impact.
The acknowledgement of a core facility therefore goes beyond professional courtesy…

Control hub for skin inflammation discovered
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Control hub for skin inflammation discovered

Study by the University of Bonn identifies new signaling pathway to combat UV damage and infections Inflammatory reactions in the skin can reduce damage from UV radiation or infections, but can also result in painful symptoms such as sunburn. A recent study at the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn has now identified…

Hemophilia: Training the immune system to be tolerant
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Hemophilia: Training the immune system to be tolerant

Study by the University of Bonn elucidates an important immune mechanism Hemophilia A is the most common severe form of hemophilia. It affects almost exclusively males. The disease can usually be treated well, but not for all sufferers. A study at the University of Bonn has now elucidated an important mechanism that is crucial for…

DNA guardians out of control
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DNA guardians out of control

Researchers at the University of Bonn discover mechanism that leads to ANCA-associated vasculitis Our own immune system can become the enemy when mechanisms that are actually protective get out of control. In ANCA-associated vasculitis, excessive inflammatory reactions lead to pulmonary hemorrhages that can be fatal if left untreated. Researchers at the University of Bonn, together…

A new BONFOR Funding Instrument for Technology Development in Core Facilities

A new BONFOR Funding Instrument for Technology Development in Core Facilities

The BONFOR Funding Instrument 9 (Technology Development in Core Facilities) is meant to ensure that the Core Facilities of the Medical Faculty can map state-of-the-art and innovative, novel methods. The innovations that are established within the framework of this project-related scientific work are then to be incorporated into the routine work of the Core Facility….