Society of Friends of the DHZB e.V.
On 25 February 1988, 2 years after the Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin opened, the Society of Friends of the DHZB e.V. (registered charity) was established with its seat at the DHZB.
First Chairman
Prof. Dr. Peter Fissenewert
Honorary Chairman
Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Witt
The Society of Friends pursues charitable aims, in accordance with its constitution. It consists of a managing committee, an advisory committee and at present 350 members.
As a patient at the DHZB were you satisfied with your stay? We do hope so.
Many ex-patients decide to support the DHZB by joining the Society of Friends.
Would you like to do so too?
Please request our brochure. We are pleased to send you information.
Contact
Gesellschaft der Freunde des Deutschen Herzzentrums Berlin e.V.
Augustenburger Platz 1
13353 Berlin
Telefon +49 (0)30 4593 2002
E-Mail scheffler@dhzb.de
www.freundeskreis-herzzentrum.de
The tasks of the Society are:
- Supporting young, talented doctors by enabling training at the leading heart surgery hospitals and research institutions of the world
- Facilitating research, for example on a total implantable artificial heart device, the early recognition and treatment of rejection reactions after organ transplantation, coronary artery disease and tissue engineering
- Publishing outstanding work by DHZB scientists
- Organizing and supporting further training for doctors, nurses and personnel from the Academy for Perfusion
- Holding lectures and courses to provide advice for patients, relatives and the interested public.
The Society of Friends supported the inceptionof the Academy for Perfusion at the DHZB, which has since developed into a state-recognized training institute. Young researchers have been able to take up fellowships at other renowned institutions and publish their work, thus documenting for scientific audiences the intensive research work of the DHZB. Further, a number of research projects have received financial support. Through a variety of activities the Society acquires new members and maintains contact with its membership.
The Society works hand-in-hand with the DHZB to promote the success of its medical work, to which thousands of former patients, children and adults, owe their lives.