Student Theses & Doctoral Projects
Are you interested in a thesis project (Bachelor’s/Master’s) or a PhD/MD thesis in our department?
We combine clinically relevant questions with modern basic and translational research ranging from experimental projects and translational studies to large clinical trials.
What we offer
- Structured supervision by experienced physicians and researchers
- Clinical, basic science, and translational projects across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine
- Established methods and infrastructure
- Publication and conference opportunities for suitable projects (by arrangement)
Research areas (to guide your application)
Our research activities include (among others) the following focus areas
(details are provided within the respective research groups):
KKS – Coordination Center for Cardiology Studies
Impact of comorbidities on cardiovascular diseases
(Marx-Schütt Research Group)
Inflammation in cardiometabolic diseases
(Kahles Research Group)
Intensive care medicine
(Kersten Research Group)
Cardiac imaging
(Altiok/Frick Research Group)
Cardiac device therapy
(Napp Research Group)
Cardiac electrophysiology and electrical signal analysis
(Napp Research Group)
Cardiometabolism
(Möllmann Research Group)
Clinical and preclinical rhythmology
(Gramlich Research Group)
Hormones in cardiovascular diseases
(Gorgels Research Group)
Metabolomics in the cardiovascular system
(Kappel Research Group)
Multimodal valvular and vascular implant techniques
(Vogt Research Group)
Plaque erosion
(Turoni-Glitz Research Group)
Immune–lipid crosstalk research group
(van der Vorst Research Group)
