/  December 04, 2011  -  December 10, 2011

Science Tour 2011: Health Research in Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites scientists and administrators from medical schools, universities and research institutions to participate in a trip on medical research and graduate education in Germany.

The tour will provide an overview of cutting-edge research at German universities, hospitals, research institutions and companies, as well as on graduate education in medicine and related disciplines. Comprehensive information on funding opportunities for cooperation in education and research will also be provided.

Presently, visits to the following institutions are planned:

Universities (including their medical schools):
LMU Munich
Eberhard Karls University Tübingen
Heidelberg University

Research Institutions:
Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (Munich)
Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (Tübingen)
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (Stuttgart), Dec 8, 2011
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (Heidelberg)
German Cancer Research Center (Heidelberg)

Companies:
Roche Diagnostics (Penzberg)