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May 19, 2026 - The future of surgical research converges in Magdeburg in 2026: The 29th Surgical Research Days will explore the intersection of medicine, technology, and science. The focus will be on surgeomics, AI-powered systems, personalized therapies, and modern imaging. In addition to lectures, the event will provide a forum for discussion on the future of surgery.
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The Scent of Medicine
May 19, 2026 - A new research project at UMMD is examining how odors have shaped medicine, nursing, and societal perceptions since the 19th century. Medical historian Dr. Monja K. Schünemann is also investigating which prejudices and patterns of perception continue to influence everyday hospital life today. The project is seeking eyewitnesses.
Innovative therapies and current research
May 18, 2026 - The Psychiatric and Psychotherapeutic Colloquium at UMMD brings current topics related to mental illness to a broad audience. This year’s focus ranges from the long-term effects of early childhood trauma to the network structures of mental illness and the early symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases.
Focus on Pancreatic Cancer
May 15, 2026 - At the 56th National Meeting of Pancreatectomy Patients in Magdeburg, leading experts from the fields of medicine and science gathered with patients and their families. The focus was on current developments in diagnostics, precision surgery, and AI-assisted early detection of pancreatic diseases.
