Universität zu Köln

Schloetzer-Schrehardt, U. and Cursiefen, C. (2017). Basic research in ophthalmology in Germany and its international context. Ophthalmologe, 114 (9). S. 804 - 812. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 1433-0423

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Abstract

Experimental basic research provides the foundations for the elucidation of pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases and the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for ophthalmological diseases. The objective of this contribution is to provide an overview of the international interconnection of basic research in ophthalmology in Germany. The international context of ophthalmological research conducted in Germany is presented by means of personal experiences and data published by the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Union (EU). Due to the lack of organized databases this article lays no claim to completeness. Basic research in ophthalmology in Germany is mainly conducted in university eye departments and is mainly related to the etiology, pathophysiology and therapy development for various ophthalmic diseases. It is primarily funded by the DFG, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the EU plays an increasingly important role. Thus, ophthalmological research is integrated into numerous European research networks and beyond that into many international interconnections and relationships. In Germany, both clinical and basic research in ophthalmology is integrated into many international networks and is only functionally viable in an international context; however, given the increasing impact of ophthalmological research in Asian countries, future strategies require a continued focus on career development, research infrastructure, working environment and international cooperation.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Schloetzer-Schrehardt, U. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cursiefen, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-219909
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-017-0541-8
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologe
Volume:	114
Number:	9
Page Range:	S. 804 - 812
Date:	2017
Publisher:	SPRINGER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1433-0423
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language Ophthalmology Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/21990