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Pigeot: "We are delighted to be launching the third round of Data Train in 2024 and to be able to further expand the program in our new data competence center Data Nord."
Data Train 2024 – Training program for doctoral candidates
- Created by Merle El-Khatib
- 11/30/2023
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data SciencePress
In 2024, the U Bremen Research Alliance (UBRA) offers once again the central training programme Data Train as an additional offer for doctoral students in order to meet the strong demand - in science, business and society - for skills in…
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First steps towards a more sustainable future.
For a sustainable future: BIPS is getting a Photovoltaic Installation
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 11/10/2023
- BIPS DepartmentsNews
In a leap towards a more sustainable future, the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS has commenced the installation of a photovoltaic system on the institute's roof. This significant undertaking reflects our…
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[Translate to Englisch:] Das Team von Lifespan AI konnte sich am Donnerstag gemeinsam austauschen.
Lifespan AI - successful kick-off meeting
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 11/06/2023
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceStatistical Methods in EpidemiologyNews
The Lifespan AI project began its work back in June. Now all those involved were able to exchange ideas for the first time at a joint meeting.
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DataNord provides researchers of every career level opportunities to improve their abilities in working with data. These services include trainings, hackathons, consultation services, as well as opportunities for networking and professional discussion. © Lisa Jungmann / Universität Bremen
DataNord: A Data Competence Center for the Bremen Region
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 11/01/2023
- Epidemiological Methods and Etiological ResearchResearch Data Infrastructures and Data SciencePress
The University of Bremen, in close collaboration with the U Bremen Research Alliance and other partners, is establishing a data competence center for the entire region. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is supporting the…
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Ahrens: "Linked data unleashes huge potential for health research to improve prevention, treatment and care for the population."
White Paper: Improving Record Linkage for Health Research in Germany
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- 10/10/2023
- Epidemiological Methods and Etiological ResearchResearch Data Infrastructures and Data SciencePressResearch results
In Germany, it is currently difficult to link health data from different sources. This impairs the quality of healthcare - especially in comparison with neighboring European countries. A new white paper identifies weaknesses and points to…
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The chatbot works via the messenger service WhatsApp. ©BIPS
New project offers support for caring relatives via WhatsApp
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 10/04/2023
- Prevention and EvaluationPress
A new project is helping family caregivers: Via WhatsApp, those affected receive helpful tips on how to cope with the stressful daily routine. The free service aims to improve their quality of life and clarify an important issue.
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In discussion: Hajo Zeeb, Lothar Wieler and Iris Pigeot (from left). (c)cloes/BIPS
BIPS strongly represented at Bremen AI in Health conference
- Created by Merle El-Khatib
- 09/22/2023
- Prevention and EvaluationResearch Data Infrastructures and Data SciencePress
More than 150 stakeholders from science, industry and politics met on September 21, 2023 at the Bremen Conference AI in Health for an active exchange on artificial intelligence and health research. For this purpose, the U Bremen Research…
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Looking forward to her new task: Ulrike Haug.
Ulrike Haug takes over position as deputy director of BIPS
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 09/12/2023
- BIPS DepartmentsClinical EpidemiologyNews
There is a change in the institute leadership at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ahrens, head of the Department of Epidemiological Methods and Causal Research, hands over the…
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The partners conduct research on key issues related to digital technologies for public health and health care (from left to right): Pratiksha Patare (LauZeDiPH, BTU), Prof. Dr. Hajo Zeeb (LSC Bremen), Martin Stabler (LauZeDiPH, BTU), Andreas Pfeiffer (Mayor Senftenberg), Dr. Katharina Ladewig (RKI Wildau), Stephanie Hoffmann (LauZeDiPH office, BTU), Prof. Dr. Jacob Spallek (Head of LauZeDiPH, BTU), Saskia Lange (LauZeDiPH, BTU), Dr. Christopher Irrgang (RKI Wildau), Lea Martens (LSC Bremen) (Photo: BTU / Sascha Thor)
Cooperation on Digital Public Health
- Created by Rasmus Cloes
- 09/11/2023
- Prevention and EvaluationNews
The new Lusatian Center for Digital Public Health at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is researching the opportunities and risks of the digital further development of healthcare in the region. In doing so,…
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Prof. Dr. Greiser was considered a pioneer in drug research and safety (c) private
Mourning for founding director of BIPS
- 07/24/2023
- BIPS DepartmentsNews
We were saddened to learn of the sudden death of our founding director Prof. Dr. Eberhard Greiser.
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