The research group is dedicated to application-oriented medical research with an interdisciplinary focus on plant-based active compounds, AI-supported image analysis, innovative diagnostics and preventive healthcare – with the aim of translating scientific findings into concrete medical applications and actively fostering knowledge transfer between research, industry and society.
Research areas
1. Bioactive plant and tree bark extracts to promote skin health
The focus is on characterising bioactive compounds from alpine medicinal plants and native woods (tree bark) for use in skin health and wound healing. By applying these compounds in modern bioanalytical and cell-based test systems, the aim is to lay the foundations for future medical and dermatological products. These projects are being carried out in collaboration with, amongst others, the Department of Design and Green Engineering.
Current projects:
2. AI-assisted biomedical imaging for the analysis of cellular processes
Combining artificial intelligence with biomedical research to set new standards in the analysis of cellular and molecular image data. These projects are being carried out in collaboration with, amongst others, the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation.
Current projects:
3. Industry-oriented biomedical diagnostics – bridging the gap between research and application
Collaboration between academic research and life sciences companies in the field of biomedical diagnostics. The development of innovative diagnostic approaches is being driven forward through industry-oriented projects and technology transfer. The aim is to strengthen Salzburg as a centre for life sciences in the long term through practice-oriented training and application-oriented basic research.
Current projects:
- Research & Knowledge Transfer in Medical Biology (FT-MB)
- Stratec Consumables GmbH: Surfaces and Interfaces - new Engineering Approaches for Biomedical Chips
4. Applied biomedical research for prevention, diagnosis and health literacy
This research area brings together practice-oriented research projects that develop innovative diagnostic approaches whilst also contributing to health education and prevention. Through close collaboration with schools, clinics and businesses, this area combines research, knowledge transfer and education in an interdisciplinary manner.
Current projects:
- Project management and research
- HPWhat!?
- Let’s talk about HPV!
- DIAG_NOSE: Improved allergy diagnosis through tests on nasal secretions and saliva
- SARSImmun
- CODIC (Comparison of effective doses in the follow-up controls after cerebral interventions)
Head of Research Group
Research Health Sciences
Head of Research Group
Research Group Advances in Diagnostics and Medical Sciences
| Location: | Campus Urstein |
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| Room: | S SH B 3.OG. B4 |
| T: | +43-57255-20631 |
| E: | anja.schuster@fh-salzburg.ac.at |
Research Team
Geja Oostingh
Department Health Sciences
Head of Degree Programme Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Head of Research
Research Health Sciences
Head of Research
Research Group Advances in Resilient Health Systems and Health Education
Head of Research
Research Group Advances in Diagnostics and Medical Sciences
Room: Urstein - 379
Research Group Advances in Diagnostics and Medical Sciences
Room: S SH B 3.OG. B4
Department Design and Green Engineering
Junior Researcher
Research Group Advances in Diagnostics and Medical Sciences
Room: S SH B 3.OG. B4
Biomedical Sciences
Room: S SH B 3.OG. B4
Biomedical Sciences
Room: S SH B 3.OG. B4
Caroline Roth, BSc
Research Health Sciences
Room: S SH B 2.OG. B3
Department Health Sciences
Senior Lecturer
Biomedical Sciences
Room: S SH B 3.OG. B4
Radiation Technology
International Academic Advisor
Department Health Sciences
Senior Lecturer
Radiation Technology
Room: S SH R 1.OG. B2
Research Group Advances in Diagnostics and Medical Sciences
Room: S SH R 1.OG. B1