Deutsche Morbus-Bechterew-Stiftung
About the funder
The Deutsche Morbus-Bechterew-Stiftung was founded in 2009 by the Federal Association and the state associations of the German Association for Morbus Bechterew (DVMB). Morbus Bechterew (ankylosing spondylitis) is a still incurable inflammatory disease of the spine. The foundation promotes scientific research on the disease and related inflammatory spinal disorders, educates affected individuals and the public about research findings, represents the interests of those affected in health and social policy, and supports the activities of the DVMB.
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Mission & Vision
Research – Inform – Help. The Deutsche Morbus-Bechterew-Stiftung aims to achieve progress in the diagnosis and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis through financial support of excellent scientific work, to provide well-founded information to the public and those affected, and to sustainably represent their interests in the health policy discourse.
Target groups
The Deutsche Morbus-Bechterew Foundation primarily targets rheumatologists, researchers, and students engaged with ankylosing spondylitis and related inflammatory spinal diseases. Furthermore, it addresses affected individuals, their relatives, and the general public to improve patients' quality of life through education and advocacy, and to raise awareness of the disease within society and politics.