In research, translation refers to the implementation of findings from basic research in the clinic or in therapeutic applications.
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Ideally, feasibility should already be considered in the design of basic research. Only translation makes results of basic research practically accessible for people. The slogan “From bench to bedside” describes the aim of translational research.
(26/11/2014) Virologist Stephan Urban from the University of Heidelberg will receive the DZIF Prize for Translational Infection Research, worth 5000 Euros. It will be awarded for the first time at the
A clinical phase I trial for a potential vaccine against the dreaded Ebola virus can now begin. The candidate vaccine has already successfully been tested in different animal models. The trial is
The German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) has initiated a consortium to strengthen Ebola research and close the knowledge gaps as quickly as possible in the fight against the epidemic. This
Professor Stephan Becker, Director of Marburg Virology and Coordinator of the DZIF Thematic Translational Unit “Emerging Infections”, is experienced in dealing with highly contagious viruses. At the
For the first time, the DZIF participates in the ICAAC, the world's largest conference on antimicrobial agents and infectious diseases. The conference takes place from September 6 to 9 in Washington D
At the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), researchers are working intensively to make available a vaccine against the dreaded MERS coronavirus as soon as possible. A candidate vaccine has
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern: Hospitals are increasingly being confronted with bacterial infections for which there is no cure. The frequent use of broad spectrum antibiotics, which
Malaria is still not under control despite numerous attempts. On the contrary: Resistance against the commonly used drugs is further impeding the fight against this dangerous infectious disease. This
A newly developed candidate drug against measles virus is effective in an animal model. During measles outbreaks, this compound may protect contacts of infected individuals from clinical signs and
Dr. Georg Schütte, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Education and Research, launched the German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF) in Berlin today. DZIF is the youngest of six German
