Universität Düsseldorf: CARDDIAB

Architekturzeichnung des geplanten CARDDIAB-Gebäudes

This is what it will look like: visualisation of the CARDDIAB building

[Translate to English:] Grundsteinlegung (geplant) CARDDIAB

Construction began on 6 December 2021. The research building is being built in the immediate vicinity of the MNR Clinic and Medical Research Center I.

Future entrance area with information desk

Research profile: CARDDIAB is a central element of the prioritised research fields "Cardiovascular Research" and "Diabetology and Metabolism" of the Faculty of Medicine.

CARDiovascular Research in DIABetes

The CARDDIAB research building will be constructed on the grounds of Düsseldorf University Hospital by 2024 and will provide a shared environment for scientists from the fields of metabolic, diabetes and cardiovascular research. CARDDIAB will focus on preclinical and clinical experimental research that will be translated into patient care and societal benefits.

Cardiovascular diseases already have the highest morbidity and mortality risk today – and the trend is rising. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disease worldwide. Both disease areas show striking similarities, not only in terms of their prevalence, causality and consequences, but also in terms of specific pathological abnormalities, dysfunction and progression. Therefore, innovative, interdisciplinary research is of urgent medical, social and economic interest in order to improve care.

The causes and consequences of an abnormal interplay between the cardiovascular system and glucose metabolism in early, advanced and late forms in humans will be investigated. The aims of the project are to develop new concepts to keep the population healthy as well as tailored therapies for at-risk groups and severely ill patients.

Dr. Stefanie Kluge
+49 211 81-04639

Research Concept

CARDDIAB is based on pathophysiology, epidemiology and a new understanding of the cardio-metabolic disease spectrum. The project aims at the translation of research results into patient care.

Spokespersons & Project leaders

The spokespersons and project leaders for the project can be found here.

Collaborations

A central element of the research concept is the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and networking between scientists. You can learn more about our collaborations here.

Infrastructure

State-of-the-art imaging techniques and analytical procedures as well as outpatient and day-case examination units provide a unique research environment.

Clinical studies

Clinical trials are a central component of the research programme. For this purpose, there is a Clinical Trial Platform with a central research station for test persons.

Building

The name ‘CARDDIAB’ refers to the research project and the research building. Facts and figures about the research building and its structure can be found here.