Research Profile
Based on TU Dresden's research profile, which ranges from groundbreaking basic research to application-oriented projects with high transfer relevance, research at the Faculty of Medicine is embedded into the area of excellence “Principles of Life. Transforming Health Care”. The areas of excellence represent the currently strongest research fields of our University, which are characterized by publication impact and third-party funds.
The research profile of the Faculty of Medicine Dresden Carl Gustav Carus (MF-TUD) has developed from a broad spectrum of smaller research projects to three impressive research focuses.
These key areas are:
- Oncological Diseases - Our passion lies in exploring cancer diseases to discover innovative approaches in cancer therapy.
- Metabolic Diseases - We are committed to a better understanding and combating the impact of metabolic diseases, especially diabetes.
- Neurological & Mental Health Disorders - Research into neurological and psychological diseases is a cornerstone of our mission to promote the well-being of people.
In these key areas, Dresden University Medicine has developed exceptional performance in both research and patient care. We have achieved a critical mass that enables a seamless connection between basic research and clinical application.
The success of our strategic orientation, which is supported by both MF-TUD and Dresden University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, is reflected in our collaboration with the German Centers for Health Research. We are proud to have successfully acquired sites of the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK) as well as the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ).
Our three key areas are complemented by four highly interconnected clusters, highlighting our interdisciplinary approach and passion for pioneering research. Welcome to the exciting world of Dresden University Medicine, where research and innovation go hand in hand to promote the health and well-being of our society.
You can find an overview of third-party funding and large-scale research projects under Research projects as well as an overview of the profile-building coordinated programmes of the DFG with spokesperson at the Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus.