Health! Knowledge for all by Coburg University of Applied Sciences
Health theme evenings
The university's themed evenings on health bring topics to the table that are at the cutting edge of research and at the same time affect our everyday lives. The university invites you to event evenings at which scientists and experts from the field provide insights into current research and developments on various topics. The theme evenings are supported by the CREAPOLIS + design project as part of the federal-state initiative Innovative University and by the Technology Alliance Upper Franconia (TAO). TAO is an association of the four universities in Upper Franconia, i.e. Coburg University of Applied Sciences, Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Universities of Bamberg and Bayreuth, which aims to strengthen Upper Franconia as a science location and promote transfer. With the series "Health! Knowledge for all by Coburg University of Applied Sciences", Coburg University of Applied Sciences is continuing the theme evenings from the TAO Health Year 2023. Participation in the events is free of charge.
Upcoming theme evening
Work humanely - heal better
The New Work concept is also gaining ground in hospitals. Not only because of the shortage of skilled workers and high workloads, the
Date:
Thursday, 27.11.2025, 6 p.m.
Venue:
Spitalgasse 14 (2nd floor) I 96450 Coburg
Supported by:
Innovative University, Federal Ministry of Education and Research, GWK, TAO
Partner of the theme evening
Forest Clinics Eisenberg
Program:
6 p.m.
The HEMI concept
Prof. Dr. Gemma Koppen
Architect, Professor "Design and Health" at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences
New Work in the Waldkliniken, Eisenberg
David-Ruben Thies
CEO of Waldkliniken Eisenberg GmbH
Prof. Dr. Johannes Brachmann
Managing Director, Sana Medical School GmbH
7:30 pm
Open exchange with a healthy buffet
Contact:
Coburg University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Julia Kenzel
julia.kenzel@hs-coburg.de
+49 (0) 09561 317-8120
Registration
Past theme evenings
At 66... Growing older with quality
Is it all over at 66 – or is life just beginning? What does it mean to age well and successfully?
The science of ageing shows that physical, mental and spiritual health is just as important as personal fitness and mobility. Our financial situation and education also influence how we shape this phase of our lives.
The evening sheds light on how diverse ageing can be and which factors we can actively influence.
Program on Wednesday, 18.06.:
6 p.m.
Panel discussion
Brief specialist impulses from the fields of ageing science, medicine and psychology:
Prof. Dr. Adelheid Susanne Esslinger, graduate in business administration and gerontology, Professor of Health Promotion and Prevention at Coburg University of Applied Sciences since 2021.
Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls, psychologist, Professor of Health Sciences and Health Promotion at Coburg University of Applied Sciences since 2013.
Prof. Dr. Johannes Kraft, specialist in internal medicine, geriatrics, emergency medicine and palliative medicine, Head of Geriatrics and Rehabilitation at Sana Klinikum Coburg
7:30 pm
Open exchange with a healthy buffet
Theme evening "When the kidneys don't work - kidney diseases and current therapies"
Kidney disease is a health challenge with increasing frequency worldwide. Chronic kidney disease currently ranks 15th in the global cause of death statistics. The diagnosis "requiring dialysis" often triggers fears of considerable physical limitations. However, in recent years, the medical technology available to dialysis patients has improved considerably, reducing the physical strain and accompanying problems. In addition, the onset of dialysis dependency for patients with chronic kidney disease can be delayed with medication.
The evening will shed light on current developments in concomitant treatment and the implementation of dialysis procedures. You will learn more about the evolution of dialysis over the last 100 years, about specific care structures in the Coburg area and about advances in home dialysis. You will gain an insight into the latest research findings and strategies for developing new therapies. In a panel discussion, a dialysis patient and a nephrologist will share their personal experiences and challenges in dealing with home dialysis.
The themed evening is aimed at those affected, relatives and anyone interested.
Supported by:
Innovative University, Federal Ministry of Education and Research, GWK, TAO
When
- Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.
Where
- MEAT – Alte Kühlhalle I Schlachthofstr.1 I 96450 Coburg
Program
6 p.m.
Opening and welcome
Dr. Markus Neufeld
100 years of clinical hemodialysis: a success story of technology and therapy
PD Dr. Gerald Braun
Chief Physician of Nephrology at the Sana Klinikum Coburg and Head of the KfH Kidney Center Coburg, specialist in internal medicine, nephrology, geriatrics, intensive care medicine, transplantation medicine, hypertensiologist (DHL)
Research at Coburg University of Applied Sciences to optimize therapy for rare kidney diseases
Prof. Dr. Stefan Kalkhof
Institute for Bioanalytics at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Deputy Head of Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology
Living with home dialysis – a field report
Dieter Hadwiger in conversation with Dr. Markus Neufeld and Dr. Andrea Kalkhof
General internist, diabetologist, adiposiologist, lipidologist and sports physician at Dr. Simon-Wagner's practice in Lichtenfels and nephrologist at KfH Lichtenfels
7:30 pm
Open exchange with a healthy buffet
Theme evening "Healthy pregnant - strong together."
Pregnancy is a special time in a person's life. It is a huge challenge in which expectant parents ask themselves many questions and look for information everywhere. On this evening, current research results and the wide range of support services for parents in the city and state of Coburg will be presented.
How has obstetrics changed in recent years? How is our brain affected by pregnancy? How can I support my partner during the process?
Find out more about the many health-promoting measures – with practical tips and exercises. A warm invitation to expectant parents, relatives and professionals.
When
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 6 – 7.30 p.m.
Where
MEAT – Alte Kühlhalle – Schlachthofstr. 1, Coburg
Speakers
- Barbara Wank (midwife at the midwives' association at Coburg Hospital, Wank und Partnerinnen): The healthy pregnant woman through the ages
- Maria Kuhn (PhD student, Coburg University of Applied Sciences): Self-care during pregnancy
- Henrike Beck (Midwife Coordination Coburg): Support in Coburg for expectant parents and young families
Theme evening "Long-term care - what now? Problems and solutions"
A care case often occurs quite suddenly. Those affected are then faced with many unanswered questions: What support options are there? Who finances them? And how do I find a service that meets my needs? This is often the start of a gruelling organizational marathon. This themed evening sheds light on the current situation of carers and people in need of care in Germany. It provides an insight into what is currently being done in Coburg to improve care structures and thus the situation of those affected. Finally, we will present approaches and would like to discuss with you how individualized, needs-based care and support services can be organized more easily in the future and thus made more accessible.
When
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6 to 7.30 p.m. – followed by an open exchange with a healthy buffet
Where
MEAT – Alte Kühlhalle – Schlachthofstr. 1, Coburg
Speakers
- Brigitte Bührlen (We! Foundation for Caring Relatives): Caring relatives – yesterday, today, tomorrow: Youtube video
- Vanessa Kaiser (Gesundheitsregionplus Coburger Land, specialist care management office): Shaping care together. A contribution to municipal services of general interest in the city and district of CoburgYoutube video
- Prof. Dr. Eberhard Nöfer (Coburg University of Applied Sciences): Ways out of the care trap: Youtube video
Further information
Themed evening "Digitalization and artificial intelligence in personalized medicine: Who decides on my therapy?"
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently increasing rapidly in all areas and is also playing an ever greater role in our everyday lives. This is also raising questions in healthcare and medicine: Will AI decide on my medication? Will we still need doctors in the future? To what extent are AI and machine learning already being used? These questions arise from uncertainties and fears. The themed evening "Artificial intelligence in personalized medicine: Who decides on my therapy?" sheds light on the opportunities of AI and machine learning for personalized medicine and their possible applications.
When
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 18:00-19:30
Where
Old cooling hall, Schlachthofstr. 2, Coburg
The evening will provide an insight into what is currently being researched in Coburg and at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in order to bring AI and machine learning into clinical application and also to what extent the pharmaceutical industry is already using such approaches in the field of personalized medicine. We would then like to discuss with you what should be considered when using AI for medicine and how the use and application of AI can be presented transparently.
Program
Dr. Andreas Rowald, Group Leader for Digital Health at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg:
"ProModell: Digital twins for the treatment of neurological diseases"
The need for treatment options for diseases of the nervous system is increasing, not least due to demographic change. Neuromodulation technologies can be used to specifically stimulate nerves in the spinal cord and brain. The technology promises great therapeutic benefits. However, its clinical application has so far been very complex and often relies on "trial and error", as disease characteristics and patients differ individually and there has been a lack of decision-making aids to date. Innovative approaches such as machine learning and digital twins help to better understand how the technology interacts with the nervous system. This can accelerate development and improve clinical decision-making. The ProModell research group develops digital twins to optimize neurostimulation strategies and presents impressive successes – for example, the restoration of walking ability after paraplegia in less than 24 hours.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Simm, Professor of Bioinformatics at Coburg University of Applied Sciences:
"Transparency writ large: Explainable AI models for the detection of biomarkers for diseases"
With AI models that are designed as a "black box", it is not possible to understand how a decision is made by the artificial intelligence. However, transparency regarding the basis for decision-making is very important for successful use in medicine and targeted support in the medical environment. How can the flood of medical data be analyzed by AI in an explainable way in order to classify diseases and identify biomarkers? To this end, a working group at Coburg University of Applied Sciences is developing explainable AI models with the addition of biological information in order to train the AI transparently. This basic concept will be explained during the health theme evening using the example of cancer.
Dr. Matthias Zwick, Clinical Bioinformatics – Boehringer Ingelheim
"How does a medicine affect me? Machine learning in personalized medicine"
In cohort studies, researchers collect data from a large group of study participants over several years. This results in large data sets with many different types of measured values, including genetic information. Researchers use machine learning methods to find characteristic features for diseases, for example, in these large amounts of data, known as biomarkers. These biomarkers can later be used for early detection, diagnosis and therapy. Machine learning is used to predict the effectiveness of a drug based on such biomarkers or certain patient characteristics. This themed evening will explain this using specific application examples.
