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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.

Online lecture series starts again!

The online lecture series “Wheel of Visibility” will resume on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Beyond Bias - Ph.D. successfully completed 

Our colleague Tobias Sachs, now a PhD, has successfully completed his dissertation, titled “Beyond Bias”, at the University of Amsterdam's Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR).

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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

TEAM

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. Online Lecture Series "Wheel of Visibility"

    14:00 - 14:45 o'clock

  2. Online Lecture Series "Wheel of Visibility"

    14:00 - 14:45 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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