Else Kröner-Fresenius Center for Digital Health
About Else Kröner-Fresenius Center for Digital Health
The Else Kröner-Fresenius Center for Digital Health (EKFZ) at TU Dresden brings together medicine, engineering and computer science to advance digital health research and innovation. The center promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to develop, evaluate and translate high-tech medical solutions into clinical practice.
Focus and activities
The EKFZ focuses on connecting clinical expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to improve patient care and accelerate innovation. Key activities include:
- Research in clinical artificial intelligence, medical devices, digital systems medicine and related fields.
- Support for innovation projects and spin-offs to move research toward market-ready solutions.
- Regulatory and implementation support via a Regulatory Affairs Office to help turn ideas into compliant, marketable medical devices.
- Education, training and career programs (e.g., Clinicum Digitale, summer schools) to build interdisciplinary talent.
- Public engagement through news, events and annual reports to disseminate findings and foster collaborations.