RVZ News

Scientists from the University of Würzburg and the University of Strasbourg identified a new important molecular region in an essential human DNA repair complex, consisting of the proteins XPD and MAT1. This complex forms a central unit in the nucleotide excision DNA repair mechanism (NER) and thus protects our genetic information. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications and could provide new starting points for cancer therapy.

Scientists from the University of Würzburg and the University of Freiburg succeeded in determining the complex molecular structure of the bacterial enzyme cytochrome bd oxidase. Since humans do not have this type of oxidase, this enzyme could be an interesting target for novel antibiotics.

For the foundation of the first two Dioscuri centers our RVZ group leader Dr. Grzegorz Sumara will return to Poland. The Grzegorz Sumara centre will focus on elucidating signalling pathways involved in metabolic diseases.

The 2019 Nature Index is an indicator of the high-quality research output in natural sciences and life sciences at the University of Würzburg which ranks 69th internationally and 4th in Germany.

Annual Report 2017-2018 of the Rudolf Virchow Center

Annual Report 2017-2018 of the Rudolf Virchow Center

Ten years ago the school laboratory of the German Rudolf Virchow Center was founded, where pupil get engaged in the current research of biomedicine. So far, 5,592 students have participated.

The German Cancer Aid will set up one of five Mildred Scheel Junior Research Centers in Würzburg. The center aims to provide ideal working conditions for young cancer researchers.