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UKE joins PIER Plus: Hamburg's research is on the rise!
Hamburg's science location is growing with PIER Plus: UKE joins and promotes interdisciplinary research and innovation.
UKE joins PIER Plus: Hamburg's research is on the rise!
The University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) is now the 23rd member of the PIER Plus research network. “This is good business for the Hamburg scientific community,” emphasizes Hauke Heekeren, President of the University of Hamburg, and emphasizes the importance of this collaboration. Since its founding in 2019, PIER Plus has not only gained a foothold, but is constantly growing. The main goal: To create a collaborative and innovative environment to effectively address pressing research challenges. hamburg-business.com reports that the UKE is particularly active in the area of PIER health and infection.
“We see a unique opportunity here to further strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in Hamburg’s university and research landscape,” explains the Medical Director of the UKE, Prof. Dr. Christian Gerloff. The UKE will be involved in six research profiles and four central areas of action within the network. These include, among other things, innovation and transfer as well as support for scientists in an early career phase.
Research in focus
What can Hamburg expect from this new alliance in terms of innovative strength? PIER Plus focuses on the following areas of action:
- Computing und Data Science
- Innovation und Transfer
- Wissenschaftskommunikation
- Förderung von Wissenschaftler:innen in einer frühen Karrierephase
Prof. Dr. Blanche Schwappach-Pignataro, member of the UKE board, is pleased with the formal membership and the ability of the UKE to actively participate in research on infectious diseases. The bundle of expertise will make it possible to develop novel approaches to the development, prevention and treatment of diseases.
At a time when scientific impulses for knowledge-based action are particularly important, Hamburg is positioning itself as a leading science metropolis. This recognition is no coincidence; According to hamburg.de, the city has established itself as a pioneer in areas such as climate and infection research. Over 120,000 specialists and managers have been trained at the city's six state and private universities for years.
Future vision for science
The long-term vision of PIER Plus is to promote scientific and technological sovereignty in times of geopolitical uncertainty. It is crucial that investments in science contribute to democracy, prosperity and climate change strategy. Hamburg's science strategy remains on the path of not only supporting universities and research institutions, but also strengthening innovation networks and promoting transfer from science.
With the inclusion of the UKE in PIER Plus, the city is moving into a future that actively addresses opportunities and challenges in the field of health research. The path is clear: research, innovate and shape the future together. With these brilliant minds and a clear plan, Hamburg will gain even more international importance.