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The core topics of our research work are

  • The working person in technical environments
  • The challenge of work and ageing
  • External and internal factors for well-being and performance
  • Safe handling of chemicals

The research areas at IfADo are:

Ergonomics
Immunology
Psychology & Neurosciences
Toxicology

News

Picture collage of the participants from left to right Stephan Getzmann with Charlotte Quik, Tim Brecklinghausen with Julia Eisentraut

Ergonomics

Dialogue between science and politics: Leibniz im Landtag 2023

On November 30, the "Leibniz im Landtag" event took place once again, at which researchers from the Leibniz Research Centers in North Rhine-Westphalia engage in dialogue with politicians from the state parliament. Tim Brecklinghaus and Stephan Getzmann from …
Group photo during the conference

Event

Advanced Materials Safety conference 2023

From November 8th to 10th, the Advanced Materials Safety conference took place at the University of Saarbrücken and IfADo PhD student Arianna Borgers presented her promising interim results. The conference was organized by the Leibniz Research Alliance …
IfADo, lit up in orange

IfADo in orange - A sign against violence towards women

For 16 days, the IfADo shines in orange. This year, IfADo is once again taking part in UN Women's "Orange the World" campaign. The aim is to draw attention to the high number of cases of violence against women. The project in Dortmund was initiated by the two …
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Events

Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
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Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more

IfADo is funded jointly by:

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