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Researchers Transform Old Blood Cells into Young Brain Cells

Researchers from the University Hospital of Bonn and the University of Bonn have succeeded in dramatically rejuvenating human cells in a test tube. To do so, they directly reprogrammed red blood cell precursors into stem cells from which neurons can be derived. During this process, the molecular clocks that indicate a cell’s age were reset. For example, blood cells from an 80-year-old were transformed into stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20 years. Since this rejuvenation process occurred very slowly, it is well-suited for a more detailed investigation of the underlying mechanisms. The results have been published in the journal Aging Cell.

Aspirin Rarely Used for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

According to international studies, taking Acetylsalicylic acid daily can protect people with Lynch syndrome from developing colorectal cancer – even at low doses. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) Bonn, in collaboration with the self-help organization SemiColon, have now found that these scientific findings have so far been insufficiently incorporated into clinical practice. The results of the LYNX study have now been published as a letter in the journal *The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology*.

NeurotechEU: European Master’s in Neurotechnology Gets Green Light

The relevant assessment panel of the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie, NVAO) has presented a positive report on the planned European Master in Neurotechnology (EMN), which was developed jointly by the University of Bonn and six of its partners in the NeurotechEU European Universities alliance. The two-year degree program is taught in English, combines elements of medicine, technology and the neurosciences and is set to launch in the 2027/28 academic year.

New AI Agents in Medicine: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Brain Tumor Diagnostics and Treatment

How can artificial intelligence help diagnose and treat patients with brain tumors? This is the question that researchers are tackling in a Europe-wide collaborative project involving the University of Bonn and the Neuroradiology Clinic at the University Hospital Bonn. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is funding the “EUcanAI” project to the tune of some €3.9 million over the next four years.

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We are Uni Bonn!

Together we are the "we": The roots of the success of the University of Excellence Bonn lie in its people. In the #WeAreUniBonn campaign, we present employees, students, and alumni who, with their remarkable achievements, contribute to the success of our university.

Angkana Rüland

The mathematician focuses on challenges that arise in the natural sciences and lead to mathematical questions. Prof. Dr. Angkana Rüland was awarded the Leibniz Prize for her work.

Cyrill Stachniss

Prof. Dr. Cyrill Stachniss is an expert in robotics and research for sustainable plant production. He is one of the two spokespersons for the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence.

Jaqueline Lorenzen

The new public law of sustainability is Prof. Dr. Jaqueline Lorenzen’s area of expertise. For this reason, she was appointed Argelander Professor of Law on Sustainability and Ecological Transformation.

Dominik Bach

Prof. Dr. Dominik Bach's research uses artificial intelligence to advance our understanding of mental illnesses. He is the Hertz Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience.

Events

Saturday Oct 10, 2026

StadtLandMitmachbus at Aegidienberg - the future of medicine

Aegidienberg, ...

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

We invite you to visit the "StadtLandMitmachbus" (Interactive Science Bus) at Aegidienberg on Saturday, October 10. We will be at Aegidienberg in Bad Honnef ...

Monday Oct 12, 2026

Semestereröffnung WiSe 2026

Schlosskirche

10:00 AM

Herzliche Einladung zur Semestereröffnung der ETF am 12.10.2026! Programm: 10:00 Uhr Ort: Schlosskirche Semestereröffnungsgottesdienst/ Morgengebet/ ...

Monday Oct 12, 2026

Chit-Chat Lounge

International Club, ...

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

We hold a Chit-Chat Lounge every Monday together with the International Students Department of the General Students’ Committee (AStA). It gives us a relaxed ...

Tuesday Oct 13, 2026

Aktivierende Methoden für die Textarbeit in der Lehre

Zoom

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Bei diesem Workshop handelt es sich um eine Veranstaltung des Bonner Zentrums für Hochschullehre (BZH), die sich an alle Lehrenden sowie studentischen ...

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