The Anatomical Institute of the University of Bonn
A place of work of world famous anatomists
Since the founding of the Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in 1818, distinguished figures have worked at the Bonn Anatomical Institute whose research and teaching have had a lasting impact on anatomy and medicine in Bonn and far beyond. Among the best known are Johannes Müller, Hermann von Helmholtz, Max Schultze, Otto Deiters, Moritz Nussbaum, Johannes Sobotta and Emmi Hagen. Today, the Institute's Anatomy Building, which was completed in 1872, has been supplemented by a modern teaching building and renovated between 2000 and 2011 to provide contemporary research space. The Institute is home to the Chairs of Neuroanatomy and Anatomy & Cell Biology, along with housing the Core Facility Zebrafish and parts of the Core Facility Imaging of the University Hospital Bonn. In addition, it is the location for the preclinical study program management.
Neuroanatomy
Under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Stefanie Kürten, the Neuroanatomy Department conducts important cell research. Research areas include the role of dietary components as well as B cells in connection with neurodegenerative diseases. The Institute also studies the enteric nervous system in the intestine, which functions independently of the rest of the nervous system. The focus is on translation - scientists and physicians work hand in hand to apply the research results clinically as soon as possible. These findings help to develop new drugs for the treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Prof. Dr. med. Stefanie Kürten
Dr. med. Stefanie Schliwa
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Professors Dr Tim Clarner and Dr Stephan Baader head the »Anatomy and Cell Biology«. The focus of our research groups is on the study of processes that control the basic function and structure of our central nervous system (CNS).
We are particularly interested in external influences and diseases that can alter these processes. For example, inflammatory processes in the CNS lead to synaptic changes and lesions. The exact cellular and molecular biological mechanisms are not yet sufficiently understood. Yet a deeper understanding of these basic pathomechanisms is an important prerequisite for the development of new therapeutic options for a wide range of diseases.
Our interdisciplinary research therefore contributes to a better understanding of very different diseases such as movement disorders, hydrocephalus, autism and multiple sclerosis.
For a more detailed description of our projects, please feel free to visit the pages of our research groups linked below!
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tim Clarner
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Arrival by car
If arriving via the A61, exit the freeway at the Meckenheim junction to join the A565 towards Bonn. Exit the A565 at the Bonn-Lengsdorf exit, then turn left onto Provinzialstraße, via Hermann-Wandersleb-Ring and Endenicher Straße. Then turn right onto Wittelsbacher Ring, turning right again at the next opportunity onto Endenicher Allee. Exit the Allee to turn left into Wegeler Straße, then drive past the IT center of the University of Bonn and look for a parking space. You have reached your destination.
If you are arriving via the A3 or A59, you must also take the A565, again exiting at the Bonn-Endenich exit. Then turn left, crossing the traffic circle onto Endenicher Straße. From here, follow the description above.
Arrival by public transport
Drive to Bonn's main train station. Once there, you can either walk (about 10 minutes) or take a cab, which also takes about 10 minutes. You will find the cab stand at the main exit of the station. Your destination is a red brick building, with the main entrance on the right side.
If you prefer to walk, go through the underpass of the train station and take the exit Quantinusstraße. There, turn onto Meckenheimer Allee and follow it for about 5 to 7 minutes until you have the Poppelsdorfer Castle in view. On your right you will see the Geographical Institute (the large yellow building), in front of which you turn onto a footpath. After a further 50 meters you will reach the Anatomical Institute from the side.