What is Healthcare Mittelhessen?

Education, research, economy: The intensive networking in the health sector and medicine makes the location Central Hessen special throughout Germany. We want to link this networking in the healthcare sector even more closely with the Mittelhessen brand in order to convince new investors, specialists and cooperation partners of the successful medical industry location of Mittelhessen.

The University of Marburg has the largest department for Pharmacy in Germany. — The **University of Marburg** has the largest department for **Pharmacy** in Germany.

With turnover of four billion euros and export ratio of over 90 percent, Hessen is one of the supporting pillars of the German medical technology industry. — With **turnover** of **four billion euros** and **export ratio** of over **90 percent**, Hessen is one of the supporting pillars of the German medical technology industry.

Around 150 Central Hessian companies are specialized in the field of pharma and medical technology. — Around **150** Central Hessian companies are specialized in the field of **pharma** and **medical technology**.

With around 9,600 employees the Universitätsklinikum Gießen/Marburg (UKGM) is the largest medium-sized Hessian company and the third largest university hospital in Germany. — With around **9,600 employees** the **Universitätsklinikum Gießen/Marburg (UKGM)** is the **largest** medium-sized Hessian company and the **third largest** university hospital in Germany.

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New strategy against coronavirus: active ingredient attacks human enzyme

A research team from Central Hessen is testing a new strategy in the fight against corona: a substance that inhibits a cell's own enzyme and thus reduces the reproduction of different viruses.

Does coronavirus also affect the nervous system? New biobank to provide data that COVID-19 is more than a lung disease

Medical experts already agree that coronavirus can also affect other organs such as the heart and kidneys - as well as the central nervous system. However, there is no reliable evidence for the exact pathomechanism. To clarify this, a nationwide register is currently being set up at the University of

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