Health XP - Die interaktive Ausstellung

The interactive exhibition “Health XP” uses a playful approach to explain how modern medicine is developed, what it can already achieve today, and what possibilities it opens up for the future. From September27 to 30, 2026, it will be on display atKirchenplatz in Giessen.

Health XP brings to life how modern medicine is developed and what it can already do for your life today. Across four themed stations, the exhibition showcases current research approaches in the fields of personalized medicine, prevention, women’s health, and cancer—topics that affect us all, regardless of age, background, or gender.

The games are a special highlight: Using your own avatar, you’ll dive into the world of health, make decisions, and earn points. This way, you’ll learn in a playful way how behavior, research, and medical progress can impact your health.

On September 30, 2026, cancer researcher Prof. Dr. med. Moritz Jesinghaus from the University Hospital of Giessen-Marburg will be available for discussions as part of the “Meet the Scientist” event. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask the expert directly about cancer research, treatment approaches, and everyday life in science. The time will be announced at a later date. Registration is not required.

Admission is free. Health XP is aimed at teenagers aged 14 and older and adults, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Registration is not required for individual visitors. School classes and larger groups are asked to register in advance using the following form: www.wissenschaftsjahr.de/2026/mitmachen/health-xp/gruppenanmeldung.

Health XP is part of the Year of Science 2026 – Medicine of the Future, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.

For more information: https://www.wissenschaftsjahr.de/2026/mitmachen/health-xp