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Karlsburg/Greifswald, 8 September 2025 – Dr Wolfgang Blank, Minister for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, today handed over a funding notification worth approximately €1.05 million to the Kompetenzzentrum Diabetes Karlsburg (KDK) in Karlsburg. The grant, provided through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is aimed at promoting technology transfer between science and industry. The KDK is a joint initiative of the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald and the Karlsburg Clinic of the Dr. Guth Group.
The objective is to accelerate the clinical application of new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and its complications. “With this funding, we are strengthening a centre that links science and clinical practice, transferring the knowledge generated into industrial applications. The KDK thus makes an important contribution to the innovative healthcare sector in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,” said Minister Dr Wolfgang Blank at the official handover.
Collaboration between research and clinical practice
“With the KDK, we are establishing structures that bring research, clinical application and the healthcare industry closer together. The funding enables us to more swiftly bring new procedures from plasma medicine and diagnostics into practical use,” said Prof Dr Klaus-Dieter Weltmann, Chairman of the Board and Scientific Director of the INP.
The Karlsburg Clinic also highlighted the immediate benefits for patients.“The KDK allows us to combine cutting-edge research with our long-standing experience in diabetes treatment. This leads directly to improved patient care,” said Prof Dr med Wolfgang Motz, Medical Director of the Karlsburg Clinic.
Focus areas of the Kompetenzzentrum Diabetes Karlsburg
At the KDK, researchers and clinicians work hand in hand to develop and clinically test new procedures.
The centre’s portfolio includes laboratory analyses at the cellular level, assessments of the biocompatibility of new materials, technical evaluations of medical devices and comprehensive plasma diagnostics. The centre also supports the development of prototypes and new medical devices, as well as innovative therapeutic procedures.
Another key focus of the Kompetenzzentrum Diabetes Karlsburg is clinical research into prevention, diagnosis and therapy — not only for chronic wounds but also in the field of diabetes itself. The close proximity to patients enables rapid transfer of research findings into practice and immediate evaluation of their benefits.
Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)
Stefan Gerhardt // Communications Department
Tel.: +49 3834 554 3903 // stefan.gerhardt@inp-greifswald.de
Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 2 // 17489 Greifswald // www.leibniz-inp.de
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