Dr. Senckenbergische Stiftung, Medical research foundation in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Dr. Senckenbergische Stiftung is a medical research foundation in Frankfurt that operates the Bürgerhospital Frankfurt and is located at Nibelungenallee 37. It manages resources for modern medical equipment, research projects, and healthcare services.
Founded in 1763 by physician Johann Christian Senckenberg, it established the first civilian hospital in Frankfurt to improve medical care for local residents. This founding principle of supporting medicine and education continues to guide its work today.
The foundation played a key role in establishing Frankfurt University in 1914 by providing anatomical and botanical institutes for research and education. This scientific collection continues to shape the city's academic landscape today.
The foundation is located in the Sachsenhausen district at Nibelungenallee and is accessible by public transport. Visitors should inquire in advance about guided tours or access to the archives.
The foundation maintains an extensive collection of about 9 million books and digital media, including the personal diaries of its founder. These archives document centuries of medical and scientific development in the region.
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