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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:

News

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Dr. Gitta Heinz from the Leibniz Association visits IfADo

Today, Dr. Gitta Heinz, Scientific Officer of Senate C (Life Sciences) of the Leibniz Association, visited the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment in Dortmund (IfADo) and gained an insight into the interdisciplinary research at the institute.

Event

Between flashes of inspiration and neurostimulation - Amba Frese at the Science Slam in Berlin

Last Tuesday, Amba Frese took part in the Science Slam at the Volksbühne in Berlin. The researcher from the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment from the department of Psychology and Neurosciences was able to inspire the audience with her talk …

Research

Oats against fatty liver disease: New study shows how dietary fibres in oats positively influences the microbiota and liver health

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common liver disease worldwide and the number of people affected is steadily increasing. An international team of …

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Alternative models for animal experiments

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