Die wichtigsten Details des PhD Studiums im Überblick
Englisch (B2 level und höher)
6 Semester (180 ECTS)
Abschluss: PhD
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Die Studiensprache im PhD Studium ist English, daher sind die Programminformationen in Englischer Sprache angeführt.
Cardiovascular Tissue Regeneration and Repair
The scope of the PhD program Cardiovascular tissue regeneration and repair encompasses the entire cardiovascular regenerative medicine including ischemic heart diseases, oncologic treatment-induced cardiotoxicity, congenital and metabolic heart diseases or brain-heart axis. Regenerative medicine involves application of cells, cell-free materials such as secretomes of regenerative cells, extracellular vesicles, growth factors, non-coding RNAs and gene therapies, and several types of engineered tissues.
Endocrinology and Metabolism
The objective of the doctoral program of Endocrinology and Metabolism is to provide students with excellent training opportunities for both, clinical and basic science in the fields of endocrinology and metabolism. Students are offered the opportunity to work with faculty members on cutting-edge research projects in a stimulating and highly professional environment. The in-depth education provided is meant to prepare candidates for a successful scientific career within academia or industry, or for any other science-related career path.
Immunology
The objective of the PhD Program “Immunology” is to provide excellent training opportunities in the fields of immunology, allergology, inflammation & infection. PhD students will work with faculty members in stimulating research environments on cutting-edge research projects ranging from basic aspects of immune cell development and function to infection immunology, from the analysis of disease mechanisms in autoimmunity and allergy to the development of therapeutic strategies to treat immune-related diseases. Furthermore, students will obtain an in-depth education and training on various immunological topics to obtain a broad knowledge in the field of immunology.
Infection Biology
The program will encompass the whole spectrum of microorganisms, i.e. viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites and will cover multiple aspects such as basics in microbiology, pathogen-host interactions, virulence, prevention and hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, and the microbiome. Nosocomial infections as well as community infections will be covered so that a thorough training of PhD candidates enlisting in the program in the field of infection biology can be provided.
Malignant Diseases
The PhD thesis program Malignant Diseases is a multidisciplinary research-driven training program with the aim to provide profound theoretical background and excellent practical skills in cancer biology. The main topics deal with the identification and characterization of tumor-specific regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic targets, allowing to understand and to combat malignant diseases
Medical Imaging
Medical imaging is a cornerstone of modern precision medicine. Medical imaging research bridges the gap between basic and clinical science, serving the common goal of developing and evaluating novel techniques for the image-based assessment and image-guided treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases. This PhD program aims to train the next generation of researchers from a wide variety of scientific disciplines, including –but not limited to– radiology, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, medical physics, molecular biology and (radio)chemistry, and computer science.
Medical Informatics, Biostatistics & Complex Systems
We furnish and support all fields of medicine with Data Science of various kinds: Medical statistics, study planning and lifetime analysis. Bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and decision making. Compartment models and molecular dynamics. Analysis of complex Bio-Networks. Clinical databases and outcome research.
Medical Physics
Medical Physics covers diagnostics and treatment of disease by physical methods. These comprise, e.g., x-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging, optical tomography and sensing, as well as radiation therapy, laser treatment techniques, but also supportive fields like medical image processing, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry.
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Biology
The PhD program of Molecular mechanisms of Cell Biology aims to train young scientists in many aspects of cell biology. Parts of this program is located at the Max Perutz Laboratories (MPL) which is a joint venture of the Medical University and the University of Vienna. This program is embedded in the mission of MPL which is dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes.
Molecular Signal Transduction
The aim of the PhD Program is to provide outstanding training opportunities for the understanding of the molecular physiology of cellular signal transduction, and pathological alterations therein for students. The program, which in particular covers the fields of physiology and pharmacology, will offer students the opportunity to work with established scientists on cutting-edge research projects.
Neuroscience
This programme allows young students to become part of the next generation top-educated neuroscientists with the appropriate skills and qualifications to meet future challenges. The PhD-students work on cutting-edge research projects and get a broad stat-off-the-art neuroscience education.
RNA Biology
RNAs mediate gene expression but have also regulatory, structural and signaling functions. Consequently, aberrant RNA processing, structure or function affects organismal development and health. Importantly, RNAs can be developed into potent therapeutics such as the widely used mRNA-vaccines.
The doctoral program ‘RNA-Biology’ trains PhD candidates in basic- & biomedical research projects relevant to this topic and provides a state-of-the-art training environment.
Signaling Mechanisms in Cellular Homeostatis
SMICH investigates how signalling mechanisms impact homeostasis and cell fate transitions in cell-free, cell-based, and organismal systems. We are part of the Vienna BioCenter PhD program, a larger multidisciplinary Graduate School of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna.
Vascular Biology
The Vascular Biology PhD program provides cutting-edge training in the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. The vasculature has an integral function in tissue homeostasis and interorgan communication - more than 70% of all deaths worldwide are a result of vascular dysfunction. Major topics include basic, translational, and clinical research efforts on mechanisms and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and thrombosis.
Ausgelaufene thematische PhD Programme
Diese Programme sind im Lehrprogramm der MedUni Wien noch vorhanden, jedoch ist eine Neuzulassung nicht mehr möglich.