Derzeit arbeiten 58 Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden an der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg an ihrem Promotionsvorhaben. Das Graduierteninstitut der Hochschule bietet dabei vielfältige Unterstützung und hat die Vergabe von Stipendien nach bestimmten Kriterien festgelegt. Damit sollen Anreize für diesen Schritt in die Wissenschaft unter Qualitätsgesichtspunkten gesetzt werden. Die diesjährigen Stipendiaten beschäftigen sich mi
Just like healthy cells, tumour cells need nutrients and oxygen in order to survive. For this reason, a tumour of a certain size has to ensure that it is connected to the blood circulation. In doing this, it is supported by cells of the innate immune system, the neutrophil granulocytes or brief neutrophils, which are supposed to protect the body against pathogens.
Neutrophils normally circulate in the blood until?attracted by so-called chemokines?they enter the tissue where t
rly rehabilitation important for recovery after severe traumatic brain injury
In a series of studies, Trandur Ulfarsson, doctoral student at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, has explored the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries caused for example by accidents or violence.
The studies, where 280 Swedish and Icelandic participants were followed up 1-11 years after the injury, show a clear association between how quickly patients get access to rehabilitation and how wel
