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Sex- and gender-sensitive lecture series starts again!

The former three-part lecture series “Diversity in Hematology and Oncology,” which has been held in recent years, is launching anew this year and will focus this time on sex- and gender-sensitive issues.

3rd Bochum Symposium on Diversity Medicine – Register now!

The 3rd Bochum Symposium on Diversity in Medicine will take place on November 4, 2026, at the Event Center of Ruhr University Bochum.

2nd Unic Thematic Conference "Institutions in Transition: Justice, Security and Well-Being in Post-Industrial Cities"

From June 17 to 19, staff members from our institute traveled to Istanbul for the 2nd Unic Thematic Conference.

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Institute for Diversity Medicine

At the Institute for Diversity Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum, we investigate how diversity influences health and healthcare. Our work is conducted through interdisciplinary research projects that integrate biological, social, and cultural dimensions. In addition, we provide educational programs for students and researchers, collaborate closely with clinical partners, and are committed to advancing medical practice that is both scientifically rigorous and accessible to all.

 

About the institute

Our vision

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Research

Our institute conducts research on health care structures, palliative care, sex- and gender-sensitive oncology, and conceptual approaches to defining diversity. The research portfolio spans a broad range of projects, from clinical studies to fundamental methodological research.

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Teaching

Our programmes are designed for students, researchers, and all other interested audiences. They convey fundamental scientific principles and foster critical, reflective engagement with issues of diversity in medical practice.

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Contact us

Whether for research collaborations, teaching-related enquiries, or general information, we welcome the opportunity for exchange. All contact details, directions, and frequently asked questions are available here:

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Current dates & events

  1. Journal Club

    Journal Club of the Institute for Diversity Medicine - every second Tuesday!

    12:00 - 13:00 o'clock

  2. DGHO Lecture Series: Gender-Sensitive Hematology and Oncology

    "Cancer Treatment and the Role of Biological Sex" Dr. Kathrin Heinrich

    13:00 - 14:30 o'clock

  3. Journal Club

    Journal Club of the Institute for Diversity Medicine - every second Tuesday!

    12:00 - 13:00 o'clock

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