The Post-COVID Challenge, initiated by the German Federal Ministries for Economic Affairs and the Interior, has awarded first place to the Datennexus – a joint project led by the European consulting firm d-fine. The winning solution enables secure, privacy-compliant linking of patient-level data…
Strengthening the resilience and independence of the life sciences research infrastructure in Europe is necessary regarding the risks posed by dependencies on US-based information services. ZB MED - Information Centre for Life Sciences will therefore develop an open, reliable and sustainable…
The nationwide event will take place for the first time on 4 April 2025. Under the motto ‘Knowledge. Share. Discover.’ over 1,600 libraries throughout Germany will open their doors.
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ZB MED advocates equality
ZB MED received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2021 for successfully implementing equality in its staffing structure and personnel policies.
ZB MED advocates Open Access
ZB MED promotes and supports open access to scientific research through the PUBLISSO portal and other services.
ZB MED is sponsered by the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia
The Ministry of Culture and Science of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia is sponsoring ZB MED.
ZB MED cooperates with the AWMF
The Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF) supports the scientific exchange of its more than 170 member associations from all fields of medicine.