Archive of the Faculty of Medicine in Bochum
Here you can find older news and press releases from the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr University Bochum.
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Taking part in the German Cancer Congress!
Strong presence for diversity-sensitive oncology at the German Cancer Congress 2026
Equity in Cancer Care - New Article in FORUM Magazine of the German Cancer Society
In the new article “Equity in Cancer Care—The Situation in Germany,” Prof. Marie von Lilienfeld-Toal discusses social determinants, their impact on cancer, and current efforts to address these disparities.
Online lecture series "Wheel of Visibility" starts again!
Starting May 8, 2026, the Institute for Diversity Medicine will resume its online lecture series, “Wheel of Visibility.” Every Friday from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m., the series will explore science, practice, and community within the context of diversity medicine.
3rd Bochum Symposium on Diversity in Medicine - Register Now!
Planning for the 3rd Bochum Symposium is in full swing—and we warmly welcome your submissions and applications!
Sex- and gender-sensitive Hematology and Oncology—Lecture Series Starts Up 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.
2nd Unic Thematic Conference „Institutions in Transition: Justice, Security and Well-Being in Post-Industrial Cities“
Our institute took part in the 2nd Unic Thematic Conference, which was held under the theme ‘Institutions in Transition: Justice, Security, and Well-Being in Post-Industrial Cities’.