News Uniklinik RWTH Aachen

Taster day on heart-kidney diseases: Uniklinik RWTH Aachen promotes pupils' interest in science (Kopie 1)

On 28 September, the Collaborative Research Centre TRR219 of the Institute of Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Joachim Jankowski, organised a varied…

New method for researching autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world and affects approximately 10% of all dialysis patients. Affected patients are usually aware…

A comprehensive characterization of liver involvement in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency published in "Gastroenterology”

The Aachen Alpha1-team around Priv.-Doz. Dr. Pavel Strnad and Dr. Karim Hamesch, who coordinate the European Reference Center for Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease at the Clinic for…

Twofold distinction for the Europe-wide registry on alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related liver disease

Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency) is a frequently overlooked metabolic disorder. Apart from lung disease, AAT deficiency leads to liver disease in up to 50% of patients. Although…