MEDICAL FACULTY

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MAGDEBURG

When swallowing becomes a challenge: People with achalasia often experience significant discomfort when eating and drinking. At Magdeburg University Hospital, Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a modern, minimally invasive procedure that can improve the quality of life for those affected.

Students in the Master’s program in Immunology visited the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (IZI) in Leipzig and gained insights into current research projects as well as career opportunities at the institute.

For more than two years, a couple from the region had been hoping to have a child of their own. After receiving medical assistance at the fertility clinic at the University Women’s Hospital, facing setbacks, and showing great perseverance, their dream finally came true: On May 20, 2026, their son Aron was born healthy.