News
In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.

IfADo
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 …

Ergonomics
The FELICE project is coming to an end: human-robot collaboration for the assembly of the future
The EU-funded project FELICE (Flexible Assembly Manufacturing with Human-Robot Collaboration and Digital Twin Models) will come to an end on December 31, 2024. The aim of the project was to develop innovative assembly processes that meet the growing demand for …

Ergonomics
Melinda Sabo at research exchange in Australia
Melinda Sabo took part in the MARCS Institute's International Visiting Scholar Program in Australia. During the one-month stay, her aim was to promote the Vital Study and to establish a collaboration between IfADo and the Australian research institute.

Immunology
Extreme heat stress at the FIFA World Cup 2026: Health risks expected for players and spectators due to high temperatures
On hot summer days and during sport, we need to drink enough and make sure we keep our body temperature stable. This also applies to the footballers at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Awards
IfADo passes evaluation with flying colors
The joint federal and state funding of the Leibniz research centre for Working Environment in Dortmund is to be continued. This is the recommendation of the Senate of the Leibniz Association following the conclusion of the regular scientific evaluation. The …

IfADo
Bright sign against violence towards women - IfADo takes part in ‘Orange Your City’
For the next 15 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 …

Event
Nicotine and Gandalf - Amba Frese and Hannah Schade at the Science Slam in Bochum
Last Tuesday, Amba Frese and Hannah Schade took part in the Bochum Science Slam. The two IfADo researchers from the Department of Neuroscience & Psychology were able to inspire the audience with two interesting presentations.