Herz- und Diabeteszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen
Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Clinical research

Clinical research at the Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery primarily focuses
on mechanical circulatory support (VAD), extracorporeal circulation, coronary surgery,
transplantation and valve surgery.

Experimental research

At the Institute for Clinical Research and Development, as well as in cooperation with the
other Clinics and Institutes of the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW, basic and applied
research are perfomed in the following fields: cardiovascular biotechnology, molecular
biotechnology, stem cell research and tissue engineering.

Scientific Director:
Jan Gummert MD, Univ.-Professor



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