Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt

The former imperial city and today's capital of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt fascinates its visitors and guests with its almost 1200 years of history.

In its varied past Magdeburg experienced alternating times of heavy destruction and prosperity which today shape the cityscape. Well preserved architectural monuments from all stylistic periods remind us of the city's former splendour and wealth.
Not without reason a part of the Romanesque Road (''Straße der Romanik'') runs through Magdeburg. Besides the Romanesque monastery ''Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen'' and several churches of that time, it is mainly Magdeburg''s cathedral - the city's landmark - which shapes the historical cityscape.
Magdeburg has a lot to offer! Visitors looking for peace and quietness will find a green city with numerous parks, a zoo and the wonderful exotic ''Gruson'' greenhouses offering a lot of space to relax and dream. With the Elbe River and its unique scenic flood plains the surrounding countryside is also a must for every nature-lover.

For further information on the city of Magdeburg and its vicinity, please visit the Magdeburg tourist homepage. For English information click on the field in the lower left corner.

 

The conference site 

Topics of the symposium

  • Ischemia: basic mechanisms and neuroprotection
  • Molecular neuropathology of brain damage
  • Mitochondria as cellular targets
  • Role of inflammation and microglia
  • Astrocytes as guardians of neuroprotection
  • Stem cells as a source for neurorepair
  • Endogenous neurogenesis as a therapeutic target
  • Axonal regeneration
  • Plasticity after neuronal injury and restitution