Presenting early stage researchers

Peter Raidl: Pilot Study Stress and Resistance Exercise

In this short presentation, the PhD student Peter Raidl in Sport Science explains one of his first experiments conducted to investigate the interaction of stress with the hormonal responses to resistance exercise. This video is part of a poster presentation at the ECSS2023 in Paris.

Department of Sport and Human Movement Science, Subunit Training Science, University of Vienna.

September 2023

Presenting early stage researchers

Reynalda Cordova: Highly processed foods increase the risk of disease

Evidence that highly processed foods are linked to multiple health risks is mounting and calls for labelling are growing louder. In this video, PhaNuSpo PhD student Reynalda Córdova explains the results of her recent groundbreaking research involving 266,666 participants from seven European countries. Her findings will be published in the prestigious journal "The Lancet Regional Health - Europe". (Video in German)

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November 2023

Interview Prof. Arnold Baca (Uni Wien) - Project "Smart Sport Assistance"

The "Smart Sport Assistance" project is dedicated to reduce barriers to participation in physical education and sports lessons for visually impaired children and adolescents. As part of the "Inside Sparkling Science 2.0" news series, Arnold Baca, the leader of the "Smart Sport Assistance" project, engaged in a Q&A session with the OeAD Center for Citizen Science. During the interview, Baca discussed the Sparkling Science project and provided insights into his initial experiences with the "Smart Sport Assistance" initiative.

Video in German

April 2023

Prof. Barbara Wessner - Guest appearance on ARTE: Why do we have limits?

Assoz. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Barbara Wessner, Privatdoz. explains the fundamental aspects of genetics in sports to the viewers of ARTE.
In her guest appearance in the ARTE documentary "Why do we have limits?", which was released on 13.11.22, she explains the role of genetics in limiting human physical performance capacity.

Video in German

November 2022

Presenting early stage researchers

Andreas Wasilewicz: Fighting corona with natural substances

Impact.Award 2022 winner Andreas Wasilewicz's research focuses on the discovery of natural substances against acute respiratory diseases such as COVID-19. At the beginning of his research that is part of a FWF project, Andreas tested various plant and fungal extracts for their antiviral effects against SARS-CoV-2 in a cell model. The project team then further investigated the natural compounds contained in the most promising extracts. Using state-of-the-art natural products research techniques, Wasilewicz and the project team identified the natural substances responsible for the antiviral activity. The researchers then isolated them specifically and studied their antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. The substances identified by the researchers could be used for future antiviral drug developments.

More in Rudolphina – Wissenschaftsmagazin der Universität Wien (in German)

November 2022

VDS PhaNuSpo promotion video

Discover the research opportunities, offerings and benefits of the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences. Our cutting-edge programme fosters interdisciplinary research and provides a unique platform for groundbreaking research. Embrace diversity as you pursue your PhD at the University of Vienna, located in the heart of Europe, where PhaNuSpo's multicultural community allows you to connect with fellow students from around the world.

May 2022

Presenting early stage researchers

Healthy Aging: Agnes Draxler explains her research

How can we maintain health during aging? "My research could be the key", claims Agnes Draxler. The video gives an insight into her research about "Healthy Aging".

Agnes Draxler is a doctoral candidate at the VDS of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences of the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on healthy aging and how diet and physical fitness are related to DNA damage and oxidative stress parameters.

February 2022

Presenting early stage researchers

Nowras Rahhal: Fighting COVID-19 with research

Nowras Rahhal was born as a stateless refugee in Syria and started his studies in times of civil war: Despite those circumstances, he always believed that academia was the way to go. Today, he is part of the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (PhaNuSpo) at the University of Vienna and contributes to the fight against COVID-19 by conducting research in the field of pharmaceutical technology.

June 2021

Naturstoffe im Kampf gegen das Coronavirus

Professorin Ulrike Grienke vom Department für Pharmakognosie erklärt, wie sie gemeinsam mit Professorin Judith Rollinger im Rahmen des FWF-Projekts "Naturstoffe gegen akute respiratorische Infektionen" nach Wirkstoffen aus der Natur gegen das neuartige Coronavirus sucht.

January 2021

Wirkstoffentwicklung am Computer

Am Department für Pharmazeutische Chemie der Uni Wien werden unter anderem antivirale Wirkstoffe entwickelt. Prof. Thierry Langer und PhD graduate Verena Battisti  erklären im Video, welche Relevanz ihre Forschung im Kampf gegen das neuartige Coronavirus hat und wie sie dabei mit computerbasierten Methoden Tierversuche vermeiden.

November 2020

Do you consider doing a PhD?

Doing a PhD is a defining moment in your academic career and a milestone in your personal growth. This transition takes you from a mere student to a creative, critical, and autonomous thinker. If you are ready for this change, we recommend the University of Vienna! We are a highly respected, research-intensive university with modern infrastructure that will provide you with an intellectually inspiring environment. Our new doctoral programs will support you in many ways so that you can conduct research at the highest international level! More about the Doctoral Schools: https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/

September 2020