Semmelweis University and the Danube University Krems signed a memorandum of understanding on January 29, 2014. The delegation from Krems consisted of Rector Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer, Vice-Rector Dr. Viktoria Weber and Dr. Stefan Nehrer, dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine.
Prior to the signature of the memorandum, the delegation met Dr. Ágoston Szél, rector of Semmelweis University and Dr. Mária Judit Molnár, vice-rector for scientific affairs in the Rector’s Office. After the guest book was signed the delegation was shown the historical central administrative building. The programme continued with the visits of two of the University’s clinics. First, the guests met Dr. Edit Buzás, director of Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology. Afterwards they had a meeting with Director Zoltán Benyó and Senior Research Fellow Zsombor Lacza from the Institute of Human Physiology and Clinical Experimental Research.
[pullquote]as a relatively young university they appreciate the cooperation with the over 240 years old Semmelweis University.[/pullquote]Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer, rector of the Danube University Krems said that Wednesday had been a special day since as a relatively young university – established in 1994 – they appreciate the cooperation with the over 240 years old Semmelweis University. He expressed his hope that the signature of the memorandum means the commencement and strengthening of bilateral relations and research collaborations. According to their expectations the visit will result in closer ties and interinstitutional cooperation built upon the existing individual research collaborations.
The negotiations surrounding the Memorandum of Understanding were preceded by the scientific collaboration between Dr. Michael Brainin, head of the Danube University Krems’ Department of Neurology and Dr. Dániel Bereczki, director of Semmelweis University’s Department of Neurology. Dr. Brainin, who is also the director of the Department of Clinical Medicine and Prevention at the Danube University Krems, contacted Dr. Mária Judit Molnár, vice-rector for scientific affairs in order to formalise the cooperation.
Dr. Zsombor Lacza also maintains a professional relationship with Dr. Stefan Nehrer, dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine at the Danube University Krems. A new joint research project was launched in 2013 thanks to this collaboration with the support of the Austrian-Hungarian AKCIÓ Foundation.
Marica Wild
Translated by Bonifac Makkai
