Kindness for Kids is launching a tenure-track professorship in the health services research field for pediatric rare diseases. The aim of the professorship is to act as a counterpart for policy makers, self-help organizations and medical assistants, a so-called ‚nucleus‘ for rare diseases.
In terms of content, the foundation focuses on cross-disease issues.
With the help of basic research, theorizing and methodizing for health services research is to be achieved. The purpose of the professorship is to sustainably improve the quality of life for children with rare diseases
Health services research cycle (Dr. Timmer, Spring School 2015, German Health Services Research Network registered society)
ADVISORY BOARD
Scientific Advisory Board:
- Dr. Karl-Josef Eßer - General Secretary of German Society for Child and Adolescent Medicine registered society
- Prof. Dr. Gerd Glaeske - Head of Health Economics, Health Policy and Health Services Research, Center of Social Policies, University of Bremen
- Prof. Dr. Erik Harms – Vice Dean of School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oldenburg
- PD Dr. Monika Klinkhammer-Schalke - Head of Tumor Center Regensburg registered society, University of Regensburg, Board Member of Cooperation Network Quality Management with clinical cancer registry, Committee of German Tumor Centers, German Health Services Research Network
- Prof. Dr. Heymut Omran – Medical Director of Hospital and Polyclinic for Child and Adolescent Medicine, University of Muenster
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Hubertus von Voss - Honorary Chairman of Children’s network registered society, Chairman of the INSOPA foundation
- Prof. Dr. Norbert Wagner - Medical Director of Hospital for Child and Adolescent Medicine, University of Aachen
Strategig Advisory Board:
- Dr. Ségolène Aymé - Founder Orphanet, Emeritus Research Director INSERM
- Dr. Bernadette Klapper – Representative Divisional Manager Health and Science, Robert Foundation
- Dr. Justina Rozeboom – Head of Department 1, German Medical Association
- Dr. Miriam Schlangen -Chairman of NAMSE
- Dr. Christoph Straub – Chairman of Barmer GEK
CONGRATULATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF Hamburg!
The University of Hamburg was chosen for the Kindness for Kids tenure-track professorship in health services research for pediatric rare diseases. The announcement for appointing a candidate at the University of Hamburg is currently taking place.