One of B. Braun's main objectives is the research and development of new and improved medical and pharmaceutical products. In our R&D program, we look to cooperate with medical and research institutions to make our contribution to medical and therapeutic advances. In particular, we seek to give young up-and-coming scientists an opportunity to prove themselves.
Another pillar of B. Braun's commitment to science is the organization and promotion of events such as symposia, workshops and awards - many of which already have a long-standing tradition. We strongly encourage the exchange of information and opinions, as well as the further training of students, scientists and professionals from the medical field.
Prizes
The B. Braun Prize is aimed at schools in the field of health and welfare. This prize as an expression of B. Braun's commitment to improving the qualifications of young healthcare professionals. More than 700 educational classes have participated in the competition since it was established in 1980.
B. Braun Melsungen AG also sponsors the annual Jubilee Prize (German Society for Surgery) and the Karl Thomas Prize, awarded by the German Society for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care since 1971 to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of anesthesiology, intensive care and emergency medicine.
Universities
B. Braun's support of the Chair of Information Science at the University of Kassel and the Kassel International Management School, as well as its scholarships for students from the Otto Braun Fund, exemplify the company's comittment to the promotion of science, education and additional training.
The "Biomedical Engineering" grant, awarded by the Aesculap Division, supports research projects in the field of "biomedical engineering, which are offered jointly by the polytechnical institutes in Furtwangen and Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Germany.
The Aesculap Academy
The Aesculap Academy has been offering postgraduate education and advanced training programs for surgeons from around the world since 1995. As a multi-faceted forum for training and postgraduate education, it combines the tradition of Greek medical art with the stringent demands of modern medicine. The Academy holds some 100 events each year, including courses on hip replacement, arthroscopy, laparoscopy and neuroendoscopy.
The B. Braun Foundation
The B. Braun Foundation was established in 1966 by the brothers Otto Braun and Dr. Bernd Braun. The mission of the foundation is to promote the further education of nurses, caregivers, and clinicians by awarding grants and organizing symposia and seminars.
Symposia
In addition, theKasseler Symposium (doctors), the Kasseler Symposium for Hospital Pharmacists, the Kasseler Symposium for Hospital Hygiene (doctors and hygiene specialists) and the GCP Workshop (doctors)are an integral part of our annual event schedule.
