The MaGiC Award
As part of the MaGiC campaign, the German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine presents the MaGiC Award at its annual conferences. During the MaGiC Award session, students can present their research projects in a short, unscripted talk and thereby apply for the MaGiC Award. An independent jury comprising experienced vascular physicians with proven scientific expertise selects the three best presentations.
Winners of the 2026 MaGiC Awards
The following students received the MaGiC Award at the 42nd DGG Annual Conference on 25 September 2026 in Frankfurt am Main:
1st place: Hanna Buschermöhle (Münster)
Project: Short-chain fatty acids modulate endothelial alignment and polarisation in human aortic endothelial cells
2nd place: Chiara Kugel (Düsseldorf)
Project: The influence of shear forces on vascular smooth muscle cells with regard to cellular senescence, and an investigation into the efficacy of senolytic agents
3rd place: Elena Wilkens (Cologne)
Project: OSCE as a teaching tool: Long-term impact of implementing a vascular surgery OSCE II module on the practical skills of medical students
