Vetmeduni: vascular diseases

Donation communication

Vascular diseases and their consequences are the most common cause of death in the western world. All too often, diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels are recognised too late. In the event of illness, early and consistent treatment increases the quality of life and can save lives.
One of our current research projects is focussing on tiny beads, the so-called extracellular vesicles. These play an important role in the exchange of information between cells. They play a key role in the development of disease, but also in the regeneration and formation of new blood vessels, and are seen as a pioneering source of hope for the early detection and targeted treatment of vascular diseases. We are working on gaining an even better understanding of cell communication via extracellular vesicles. With this knowledge, we can develop new life-saving therapies - for humans and animals.

Silvio Kau, Head of Research

Silvio Kau, head of the research project, talks about the great potential of his scientific work:
"I want to do everything I can to give people and animals affected by vascular diseases a better future. Only if we become aware of the disease in good time can we treat it effectively and subsequently save lives. That is why I am focussing on research into tiny beads - so-called extracellular vesicles. They are "spat out" by cells and, compared to the human body, are as small as the size ratio between a football and the earth. Scientific laboratory work is very cost-intensive, please support my research with your donation - thank you very much!"

The research project on APA-Science (Austria Press Agency)

From EUR 50, you cover the costs of chemical laboratory agents and detection methods

From EUR 100 you contribute tospecial computer programmes for data analysis

From 250 EUR you support us with the laboratory equipment

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