Clinical Pharmacology MedUni Vienna

In collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, we are driving this Phase I clinical trial on the long-acting injectable bedaquiline forward. This trial underlines RespiriTB's commitment to advancing innovative tuberculosis (TB) treatments, potentially even transforming TB prevention and care. At our department innovative antimicrobial solutions have long been a major focus point in our research. We are happy to be part of the team around RespiriTB and to driving the progress of this project with our expertise and fully committed employees. #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalPharmacology #ClinicalExperts #Anitmicrobial #Research #MedicalResearch #PhaseIClinicalTrial

New editorial out now: "Advances in infectious disease treatments", by Markus Zeitlinger, published in "Clinical Microbiology and Infection". This is a very informative overview on the many aspects causing the so-called threats to global health and balanced by insights on innovative and regulatory approaches to tackle the challenges. "Infectious diseases remain one of the most significant threats to global health, resulting in a considerable burden to patients and society with 28% of total disability-adjusted life-years [...]. Whereas the three leading pathogens that were responsible for more than 50 million [...]"... follow the link below. Go ahead to read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/duHcffHH #editorial #AMR #Resistances #GlobalHealth #ClinicalPharmacology #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalMicrobiology #InfectiousDeseases

Just because AMR Awareness Week is over, we're not forgetting what last week was trying to remind us of. And because the week was too short to show you any more of the great work the kids drew last summer, we thought we'd share a few more pieces with you. So here we go. Have you picked a favourite among the pictures yet? Which picture do you think is closest to your idea of a superbug? #AMRAwarenessWeek #KinderUni #KidsScience #supberbugs #antimicrobial #resistences

Healthcare is self-care - or let's put it this way: health is not just the absence of illness but begins way before any signs of illness appear. For example, through sporting activities. For this reason, we support the Austria-wide initiative "Österreich radelt" - be it to work, in your free time, as part of your sporting routine. Or any other route you can think of for which you would like to get on your bike. What started as a small idea in our department turned into 110,662 kilometres cycled for the whole of MedUni Wien. We think that's not bad for the first year (by the way, we came first in the newcomer category for universities). And we are delighted to be sending out an important signal in this way and supporting the initiators of the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, represented by section head Cornelia Breuß. Mobility is a very exciting topic anyway and definitely has an impact on our health; in many respects: The body is strengthened when we move using our own muscle power. The immune system is boosted. Happiness hormones are released. Noise and exhaust pollution are reduced. Traffic jams can be reduced and with them stress for the individual (not even talking about parking your car in the city,...). There are certainly other good reasons for pedalling. Fotograf/Fotografin: klimaaktiv mobil / Adrian Almas #klimaaktiv #ÖsterreichRadelt #HealthCare #Selfcare https://lnkd.in/dt8c4Uy9 in the picture from left: Karin Gartner (Universitätsklinik für Klinische Pharmakologie, MedUni Wien), Cornelia Breuß (Sektionschefin im Klimaschutzministerium), Klaus Dietl (Kommunikation und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, MedUni Wien), Rotraud Wieser (Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin I, MedUni Wien).

Maybe you have already noticed our exhibition on superbugs!? The drawings were made by the youngest researchers around who took part at this years Kids-University. During the seminar they explored the world of superbugs and brought their ideas how these could look like to paper. We find them so creative that we want to share some of the hightlights with you. And this is also to remind the importance of antimicrobial resistances! Education does not stop at any age. Here is another source for you to understand more on the importance of AMR: https://lnkd.in/d9T72SPi #AMRAwarenessWeek #AMR #antimicrobialresistances #resistances #ClinicalPharmacology #ClinicalResearch #Superbugs

AMR Awareness Week. Why is this such an important topic?  Because it can save lives. Effective antimicrobial agents can be the only effective means of recovery for patients with serious infections. Resistant micro-organisms no longer respond to the medication - and it becomes ineffective. This often makes it difficult to get the infection under control.  For us, there are two main starting points: on the one hand, because this is our job, we are driving the development of new antibiotics with our research in order to counter existing resistance. We make our extensive expertise available in several projects in order to work with strong international and national partners on the development of new substances.  On the other hand, it is important that each and every one of us - doctors and patients alike - learns how to use antibiotics correctly. For example, that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses or that unused medicines should be disposed of via the pharmacy instead of the household waste. With the right approach, we can at best minimise or at least reduce the progression of resistance. And that can also save lives! The European Council has published an information page on the subject - you may want to read up on it: https://lnkd.in/dceuJN2n #ClinicalPharmacology #AMRAwarenessWeek #Resistances #ClinicalResearch #AntiMicrobialResistance

It is estimated that more than 8,2 million deaths could be associated with resistant bacteria in the whole world by 2050, if urgent action is not taken to tackle #antimicrobialresistance (AMR). Global regulators stay committed to work together to address this public health challenge and to mobilise research and development of innovative #antimicrobials and diagnostic products. Check out the latest messages published by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA), including key figures and a call to action for global health leaders, decision makers and the pharmaceutical industry to help stop the “silent pandemic” of AMR . #WAAW #globalhealth #AMR 

It's AMR Awareness Week and we're joining in to raise awareness of the importance of this issue. Antimicrobial resistances really do affect all of us. And for this reason we say it is important to start educating ALL of us. Starting with a nice, artsy exhibition at out clinic premises. Quick throw-back to last summer: In the KinderUni course ‘Bacteria and Super Bugs, Mission Antibiotics!’, the children attending discovered the world of microbiology under the guidance of Alina Nussbaumer-Pröll and also drew their own Super Bugs. These imaginative representations of ‘resistant’ bacteria that are immune to antibiotics are now part of our exhibition. The children have learnt a lot:  - Bacteria are tiny creatures that exist all around us.  - There are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria.  - Bad bacteria such as E. coli can cause illness.  - Antibiotics help us to get well - but only if they are used correctly.  - Super bugs are bacteria that have become so strong that they can no longer be defeated by antibiotics and pose a major health risk. We are delighted to show the children's work here on LinkedIn during AMR Week and to draw attention to the importance of antibiotic resistance. Because antibiotic resistance affects us all. #AMR #AMRAwarnessWeek #antibiotics #clinicalpharmacology #KinderUni #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalPharmacology #LiveLongLearning #Education

This very important message should really be taken seriously. Antibiotics are a great help for infections caused by bacteria, when other cures don't help. But it is important to use them wisely - for example to not foster any resistances. Antimicrobial resistances are one of the major reserach focuses at our department. Because they are getting more and more serious and theres is a need to finding new active agents to successfully treat bacterial infections.  Having said this the upcoming week is dedicated to the awareness of antimicrobial resistances. Find more infos on this at  https://lnkd.in/eDK8sb73 #AMR #antibiotics #ClinicalPharmacology #Research #ClinicalStudy #DrugDevelopment #Resistances

*Save the date* for the upcoming events hosted by GPMed - Gesellschaft für Pharmazeutische Medizin in cooperation with Medizinische Universität Wien. Our colleague Bernd Jilma will be sharing his insights and experience with funding in clinical research from an the academic point of view. Looking forward to hearing all those experts sharing their knowledge. 28th November is the day! Be there! #ContinuousEducation #ClinicalPharmacology #ClinicalResearch #Funding