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Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery

Bruno K. Podesser, MD, MBA | Head of Center | Full Professor for Laboratory Animal Research | Associate Professor for Cardiac Surgery

The Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery

...has 3 individual divisions. The Department for Drug and Device Testing is responsible for preclinical testing of new drugs and devices. The Department of Training and Simulation is dedicated to educate surgeons and interventionalists in our different operation theaters including our new hybrid OR. At the Cardiovascular Institute we have concentrated our research program.

We are your partner, if you want to perform your commercial or scientific projects in our operation theaters or the adjacent animal facilities.

Departments & Institutes

Drug and Device Testing We want to serve our clients with highest standards, innovative techniques and state-of-the-art equipment. More about the department
Training and Simulation During the last 25 years we have collected abundant knowledge how to organize and perform trainings and educational sessions for national and international audience. More about the department
Cardiovascular Institute The institute focuses on the consequences of pressure and volume stress on the heart and circulation. Other focal points are the development of small-lumen artificial grafts and research into the immunological consequences of arteriosclerosis. In addition, there is a long-standing focus on the field of rheology. A new 3D bio-printing research group will also be established. More about the institute

Core facility laboratory animal breeding and husbandry

The Core Facility offers state-of-the-art conditions for your mouse breeding and husbandry in 4 animal houses. Methods such as sperm freezing and rederivation combined with careful planning are carried out.

Head of the Core Facility  (interim.)
Mag. Dr. Wilfried Ellmeier, Professor of Immunobiology

Tel.: +43 (0)1 40160-33293
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21. February 2024

Carl Apstein Award for best oral presentation

We congratulate all the winners of the Carl Epstein Award for the best oral presentation and for their participation at the Cardiovascular Research…
21. February 2024

Carl Apstein Award for best poster presentation

We congratulate all the winners of the Carl Epstein Award for the best poster presentation and for their participation at the Cardiovascular Research…
29. January 2024

Lukas Weber and Matthias receive Ernst Carl Apstein Award

Lukas Weber and Matthias Ernst, PhD students in the group of Prof. Podesser and Dr Kiss, won the Carl Apstein Award (Best Poster and Best Oral…
31. August 2023

Cardiovascular Research Days 2024

We hereby gladly announce the 11th Cardiovascular Research Days: (R)evolution in cardiac surgery and cardiology.

Facts

150+
Training & Courses
per year
350+
Ongoing Projects
averaged over the year
30+
Publications
annual
20+
Lectures & Seminars
per year