The IFB AdiposityDiseases is a center that combines research and treatment of a socially relevant disease. In Leipzig the focus is on obesity (adiposity) and its associated diseases such as type II diabetes, arteriosclerosis, fat tissue disorders and fat liver.
The IFB is a joint center of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universität Leipzig and the University Hospital Leipzig. The IFB members elect the leading committees.
The IFB cooperates with diverse institutions in the field of medicine, adiposity, and nutrition. The center furthermore offers different events and activities.
The IFB has two internal committees and one external board which supervise the qualification prgram for junior researchers and the IFB research projects.
At the IFB AdiposityDiseases work more than 100 scientists and physicians in the obesity research (members). They are supported by the staff of the laboratories and the administration.
Important facilities for persons with adiposity are the two obesity outpatient clinics at the University Hospital Leipzig. The employees of the administration can answer general questions on the IFB.
