Blood Donation Drive at Imaginata: Alliance Calls for Donations
To secure medical care in the region, several actors in Jena are calling for a joint blood donation drive at the Imaginata site in mid-March.
Universitätsklinikum Jena
New Quality Contract at UKJ: How Jena Doctors Protect Cancer Patients from Malnutrition
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Techniker Krankenkasse have signed a nationwide quality contract to combat life-threatening malnutrition in cancer patients through early detection and targeted therapy.
Erlanger Allee: Tram stop at the Universitätsklinikum to be upgraded for barrier-free access
Starting next Monday, Jenaer Nahverkehr will renovate the tram stop at the Universitätsklinikum. Passengers and drivers on Erlanger Allee should expect traffic restrictions until late June.
UKJ wins 10,000 euros: New project brings sepsis awareness to Jena as street art
Jena, March 05, 2026. A project team from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has won a nationwide university competition with an innovative concept on the topic of sepsis. Under professional guidance, young people are to artistically process the life-threatening disease and bring it into the public space.
25 Years of Therapeutic Apheresis: How Purified Blood Saves Lives at Universitätsklinikum Jena
Jena/Lobeda, 03.03.2026. The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) looks back on a quarter-century of experience in blood purification therapy. In February 2001, a patient was treated with therapeutic apheresis at the site for the first time to prevent life-threatening organ rejection.
Tap-proof: Universitätsklinikum Jena and Fraunhofer IOF test quantum network for telemedicine
A research consortium with strong Jena participation has successfully tested tap-proof quantum communication over existing fiber optic networks. The Universitätsklinikum Jena tested the encrypted data transfer for the telemedicine of the future.
Quantum Test: Tap-proof transmission of patient data to Jena successful
Jena, 27.02.2026. Transmitting sensitive health data with absolute security is one of the major challenges of modern medicine and IT. A research consortium has now achieved a decisive milestone in tap-proof data transmission to Jena.
Emergency Services in Jena on Saturday: Important Phone Numbers and Contact Points for February 21
Jena / February 21, 2026 – This Saturday, citizens in Jena do not have to go without medical care. While most regular doctor’s offices and pharmacies remain closed over the weekend, a close-knit network of emergency and on-call services is in place in the Saalestadt.
Healthy into Old Age: Jena Evening Lecture at the University Hospital Provides Information
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
Jena University Hospital Launches Long-Term Study: Early Detection of ADHD and Dyslexia in Preschoolers
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Uniklinik Magdeburg have initiated a comprehensive long-term study to identify early indicators of ADHD and Dyslexia in preschool children, aiming to provide support before academic difficulties arise.