Welcome to the Bonn Network for Health Services Research

The Bonn Network for Health Services Research (BNV) serves as a platform for clinicians and scientists at the University of Bonn who are dedicated to advancing healthcare and healthcare research. Our mission is to contribute to the sustainable improvement of healthcare through scientific evidence and participatory collaboration.

Our work focuses not only on academic exchange and the generation of knowledge, but above all on driving tangible improvements in healthcare practice.

If you are interested in our work or would like to become a member, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Latest news from the BNV

27.11.2025

BNV-fall symposium: “Health services research at and around the UKB.”

With numerous presentations on healthcare research projects from Bonn and opportunities for scientific exchange.

08.10.2025

DFG funds Bonn research project on the experience of ambivalence in medical care and pastoral care

Development of an interdisciplinary concept of ambivalence-sensitive reflection for reflexive resilience for young professionals in healthcare and counseling/spiritual care – Koselleck in brief

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22.08.2025

25th German Congress for Health Services Research

BNV members are present with numerous contributions at this years 24th DKVF in Hamburg.

Numerous contributions from BNV members at the DKVF.

25.07.2025

Researchers in Bonn investigate fundal pressure during childbirth

Study shows: Communication influences how women experience the measure.

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12.02.2025

BNV member appointed to the Specialized Ethics Commission

Prof. Ingo Schmidt-Wolf supports the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices in special procedures.

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11.10.2024

AI does not necessarily lead to greater efficiency in everyday clinical practice

Researchers in Bonn analyze the impact of AI on work processes in medical imaging

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BNV events

03.11.2025

BNV Lunch Symposium

On Monday, November 3, 2025, Prof. Dr. Bernhardt Sachs and his team from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices will present the ALERT project for analyzing adverse drug reactions and medication errors in adults and compiling key facts.

01.12.2025

BNV Lunch Symposium

On Monday, December 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Lorenz Grigull will present his work at the Section for pediatric patients without diagnosis at the University Hospital Bonn.