Research & Innovation
Research Management

Our Vision

Science and teaching are inextricably linked; they depend on each other and constantly challenge the current knowledge through critical engagement and reflection. They require an open mindset and an innovative approach to new and unknown areas. These are the indispensable prerequisites for a top-tier university that holds itself to the highest standards. Therefore, science and research are integral components of medical teaching and education at the PMU.

Research is not only crucial for medical progress but also fosters regional and international cooperation and connections with industry and business. Securing and expanding Salzburg as a hub of scientific activity is thus one of PMU's most important goals.

Focus areas

The Research Management office's main activities are:

• Internal research funding and scientific awards, as well as review and awarding of the external Salzburg Cancer Aid Scholarship
• Support in the application and administration of research projects
• Collection of research-relevant data and quality control
• Maintenance and upkeep of research-relevant databases
• Biostatistics service
• Implementation and evaluation of research institutions at Paracelsus Medical Private University
• Support with research-related legal issues
• Information service and research newsletter

The Research & Innovation Board (RIB) is the personal advisory body to the Vice-Rector for Research Affairs. It serves to discuss and make decisions on issues related to the strategic and organizational planning, design, and implementation of research, innovation, and digitalization at  the PMU and university hospitals. Additionally, it prepares research-, innovation-, and digitalization-relevant topics for decision-making by other authorized bodies of the university.

RIB 2026–2028 – Members

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hermann Josef Bail – University Clinic of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Nuremberg
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johann Bauer – University Clinic of Dermatology and Allergology, Salzburg University Hospital
• Dr. Thomas Caspari – Head of Doctoral Programme in Medical Science, PMU Salzburg
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sébastien Couillard-Després – Institute of Experimental Neuroregeneration, PMU Salzburg
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Datz – Rectorate, PMU Salzburg
• ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Thomas Felder – University Institute of Medical-Chemical Laboratory Diagnostics, PMU Salzburg
• Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Maria Flamm – Institute of General Practice, Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, PMU Salzburg
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andrea Harrer – University Clinic of Neurology and Dermatology, Salzburg University Hospital
• Mag. Dorothea Kölblinger – Research Management, PMU Salzburg
• Ass.-Prof. Dr. Patrick Kutschar – Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, PMU Salzburg
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Teresa Magnes – University Clinic of Internal Medicine 3, Salzburg University Hospital
• Mag. Filiz Meseli – Research Management and Services, PMU Nuremberg
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Nicole Meisner-Kober – AGL Chemical Biology and Biological Therapeutics, Paris Lodron University Salzburg
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Moritz Mirna – University Clinic of Internal Medicine 2, Salzburg University Hospital
• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johanna Pachmayr – Institute of Pharmacy, PMU Salzburg
• apl. Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Russe – Department of Plastic Surgery, Barmherzige Brüder Salzburg
• Prof. Dr. Andreas Traweger – Institute of Tendon and Bone Regeneration, PMU Salzburg
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Michael Weitzendorfer – University Clinic of Surgery, Salzburg University Hospital
• ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Wernly – University Clinic of Internal Medicine 1, Salzburg University Hospital
• ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Saskia Wortmann – University Clinic of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Salzburg University Hospital

Detailed information can be found in terms & conditions. (only available in German)

The office of Research Management and Services (Forschungsmanagement und Services, FMS) is your first point of contact for all research-related matters at PMU Nuremberg. Whether you need support with legal or financial aspects, or assistance in finding the right funding opportunities, the FMS provides comprehensive support to researchers.

For all questions: forschung.service[at]pmu.ac.at