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Cancer Research Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in cancer research in germany
357 professors found
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Immunology
Pharmacotherapy
Tumor Immunology
Cancer Research
Oncology
Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Health Communication
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology
Oncology
Ovarian Cancer
LMU University Hospital Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Internal Medicine
Oncology
Cancer Biology
Cancer Research
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Health Communication
Biostatistics
Patient-reported Outcome
Patient Engagement
Cancer Research
Professor
Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Microgravity Research
Cancer Biology
Space Physiology
Professor of Clinical Artificial Intelligence
TU Dresden
Germany
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Cancer Biology
Pathology
Ai In Healthcare
Department of Internal Medicine II Julius‐Maximilian University Würzburg Würzburg Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Psycho-oncology
Oncology
Cancer Research
Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Virology
Global Health
Cervical Cancer
Human Papillomavirus
Sexual Health
Heidelberg University
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Cancer Research
Genome-wide Association
Medical Science
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Universität Duisburg-Essen
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Germany
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2 days ago
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Graduate School of Biomedical Science (BIOME) at the University of Duisburg-Essen offers a doctoral programme for PhD and MD graduates in a highly interdisciplinary biomedical environment in Essen, Germany. The school brings together doctoral researchers from the Faculties of Biology and Medicine and connects them with a broad set of current research foci, including behavioural and clinical neuroscience, cellular and molecular immunology, computational biomedicine, infectious diseases, ischaemia...
Cell Biology
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Melanie Köhler
Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich
Germany
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3 days ago
PhD position in Mechanoreceptors & Sensory Biophysics at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. The project investigates novel protein agonists of the human sweet taste receptor, combining AFM-based single-molecule force spectroscopy with computational and AI-guided protein design. The research explores how membrane proteins contribute to taste perception and how new molecular tools can be developed to modulate receptor activity. The doctoral resear...
Molecular Biology
Food Science
Biomedical Engineering
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Top university
Germany
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9 months ago
Top university
The PhD in Medical Research – Cardiovascular Science at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) is a structured, interdisciplinary doctoral programme designed for candidates passionate about advancing cardiovascular science. Hosted by the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS) and involving various LMU University Hospital departments, this programme offers comprehensive training in both basic and clinical aspects of cardiovascular research. Doctoral candidates engage in a curriculum t...
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Biomedical Engineering
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9 months ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University Medical Center
Germany
Research Interests
Oral Pathology
Pharmacology
Cancer Biology
Oncology
Tumor Suppressor
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Germany
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Glioblastoma
Tissue Imaging
Radiobiology
University Medical Center Halle
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Pancreatic Cancer
Fibroblast Biology
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German Cancer Research Center
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Germany
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New Today
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The International PhD Programme in Cancer Research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg offers doctoral training in an internationally connected research environment focused on cancer. Students join one of more than 100 divisions and research groups working across fundamental, computational, epidemiological, and translational cancer research . The programme is based at the DKFZ, Germany’s largest biomedical research institute, and is closely linked with the University of Hei...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Molecular Biology
+12 more
New Today
German Cancer Research Center
Just Landed
Germany
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2 days ago
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The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking a Project Assistant for its Postdoc and Clinician Scientist Office in Heidelberg. The office supports approximately 450 postdocs and clinician scientists as they develop their careers in cancer research. The successful candidate will join a small, international-facing team responsible for coordinating and administering postdoctoral and clinician scientist programs. The work includes organizing selection processes, events, and workshops; collabo...
Cancer Research
Management
Medical Science
2 days ago
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Just Landed
Germany
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2 days ago
Just Landed
Graduate School of Biomedical Science (BIOME) at the University of Duisburg-Essen offers a doctoral programme for PhD and MD graduates in a highly interdisciplinary biomedical environment in Essen, Germany. The school brings together doctoral researchers from the Faculties of Biology and Medicine and connects them with a broad set of current research foci, including behavioural and clinical neuroscience, cellular and molecular immunology, computational biomedicine, infectious diseases, ischaemia...
Cell Biology
Epidemiology
Biology
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