Competence Network

Who we are

Areas of research

The researchers united in the Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects work together in interdisciplinary teams. They investigate every unknown factor involved in congenital heart disease, from basic medical research and clinical studies to improved methods of patient care. read more …

Organigram

The basic organisational structure of the research network is illustrated here read more …

Mission

Networks with a distinctive profile are a strong asset in the highly competitive world of international research. In order to guarantee better care for patients with congenital heart defects, doctors and scientists from Germany and Europe have joined forces in the Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects. read more …

Partners

The competence network operates in close co-operation with professional associations of cardiologists and surgeons, telematics platforms for medical research networks, parent associations, self-help groups, and various industrial partners. read more …