University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

University Medical Center Hamburg‑Eppendorf (UKE) is a leading university hospital in northern Germany, situated on Martinistrasse in Hamburg. It combines patient care, research and teaching, and hosts more than 80 clinics, institutes and centres covering specialties such as oncology, cardiology, organ transplantation, neurosciences, orthopaedics and paediatrics. The hospital is noted for its modern facilities and a large international patient service.

UKE integrates clinical work with cutting‑edge research. Recent studies include a phase‑III trial that showed a reduced relapse risk of black skin cancer with a personalized mRNA vaccine, and a successful CAR‑T cell therapy for a rheumatic inflammatory disease. The Hamburg Center for Translational Immunology investigates cellular system diseases, while the Microscopy Imaging Facility develops advanced imaging technologies that are quickly transferred to patient care.

The campus follows a forward‑looking development strategy. The “Future Plan 2050” outlines a digitalised, precision‑medicine driven campus and intelligent design for the coming decades. International patients benefit from a dedicated patient service team, multilingual staff, and navigation support through a pathway finder and orientation guide. UKE also shares medical knowledge freely via the Hamburg Open Online University.