Rheumatology / Medical University Vienna

Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) is one of the most traditional medical education and research facilities in Europe. With almost 8,000 students, it is currently the largest medical training centre in the German-speaking countries. It is one of Europe's leading research establishments in the biomedical sector. The Division of Rheumatology is a EULAR Centre of Excellence (status re-awarded for the period 2020 – 2025), one of the leading academic Centres in Rheumatology in Europe, and one of the top cited Divisions in Austria; it has a top level integration in the European rheumatology research infrastructure, including several European Framework projects. Most recently, the Department has successfully acquired funding as leading coordinator of a HORIZON EUROPE consortium, funded for the next 5 years. The Department head, Daniel Aletaha, is the President Elect of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR).