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The ability to assemble electronic building blocks consisting of individual molecules is an important objective in nanotechnology. An interdisciplinary research group is now significantly closer to achieving this goal.

Erlangen-based researchers demonstrate for the first time that inflammation can be detected sooner with less stress for patients using an innovative laser technology.

Malignant melanoma is one of the most common and dangerous types of cancer. Researchers at FAU investigated how and why brown pigmented moles turn into malignant melanoma using innovative robot technology.

Graphene is considered as one of the most promising new materials. However, the systematic insertion of chemically bound atoms and molecules to control its properties is still a major challenge.

FAU is synonymous with innovation: In Reuters latest ranking of Europe's most innovative universities, FAU is ranked at number 6.

Young FAU researcher studies smells of plastic waste used for manufacturing recycled plastics with her highly-trained nose.

FAU has once again performed excellently in the Centre for Higher Education’s (CHE) current university ranking.

A new research project is investigating concepts of successful aging. The Federal Ministry of Health is funding the project with around 230,000 euros.

FAU is one of the ten largest universities in Germany, offering a wide range of study possibilities across more than 250 courses. This can make orientation difficult. FAU´s Student Advice and Career Service provides students with advisory and practical support throughout their studies.

Chemists at FAU headed by Prof. Dr. Svetlana B. Tsogoeva at the Chair of Organic Chemistry I have made research into pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis more efficient, more sustainable and more environmentally friendly.