News
In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.
Project start: What influence does the inner clock have on mental health?
Humans have an individual internal clock that tells them when they need sleep or when they are particularly productive. This individual sleep-wake rhythm describes the so-called chronotype. How the chronotype is reflected in brain activity and possibly related …
Study on urinary bladder cancer as a result of spinal cord injury awarded the Herbert Lauterbach Prize
A study investigating urinary bladder cancer as a late consequence of spinal injuries has been awarded the Herbert Lauterbach Prize by the BG Hospitals. The research group of lead author Ralf Böthig, Medical Director of Neuro-Urology at the BG Hospital …
IfADo as a Best Practice Example for Equality and Diversity
The Leibniz Research Center for Work Environment and Human Factors (IfADo) continues to set a good example in terms of promoting equal opportunities and diversity. For this, the institute receives the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for the fifth time in a row.
Science with humor - Science Slam 2023
At our first Science Slam at Projektor Dortmund, four IfADo scientists presented their research. Laura-Isabelle Klatt started off by telling the audience about the bouncer in the brain that decides whether what we hear is actually processed. Hannah Schade …
FELICE H2020 Project: Research Update by IfADo
The IfADo researchers completed a focus group survey to find out what concerns are among workers when collaborating with a mobile robot colleague.
Summer party at IfADo
The IfADo summer party was a complete success. In bright sunshine, numerous employees gathered on the lawn.
Matthias Jäger publishes “The Dortmund Lumbar Load Atlas”
Lower back complaints are among the most common illnesses in the working world. Not only heavy loads or forced postures play an important role, but also the duration and frequency of load phases. “The Dortmund Lumbar Load Atlas”, by Matthias Jäger, is a …
Blood donors wanted: 20 Euro compensation
Freshly donated blood is regularly needed for IfADo research projects in the field of immunology. The desired cells are isolated from about 300 ml of whole blood and used for scientific purposes. The time required for a blood donation is low and usually takes …
What influence do smartglasses have on interaction work in the healthcare sector?
Smartglasses have been used in the logistics sector for some time. Increasingly, their use in the healthcare sector is also being discussed. Unlike in logistics, however, healthcare professions depend on trusting interaction with patients.