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Study centre at the University and Medical University of Vienna
The COPLANT Study Centre Vienna is located at the joint Chair of Public Health Nutrition of the University of Vienna (Department of Nutritional Sciences) and the Medical University of Vienna (Centre for Public Health). One focus of the Public Health Nutrition working group is to scientifically assess the effects of the transformation to plant-based diets on individual and planetary health. The team at the COPLANT Study Centre Vienna consists of experts from nutrition science, epidemiology, public health and medicine with a range of areas of interest relating to the role of nutrition in health.
Studies at the study centre at the University and Medical University of Vienna
At the COPLANT study centre in Vienna, study participants are asked to complete questionnaires relating to lifestyle and dietary habits, undergo physical examinations and provide biosamples during two appointments. In addition, a smartphone-based app is used to record nutrition in detail. In addition to the common basic examinations that take place at all study centres, the Vienna study centre specialises in further examinations of body composition using ultrasound. For example, measurements of liver fat, muscle quality and thyroid volume are carried out. There are also plans to collect finger sweat and hair samples for the development of modern biomarkers of nutrition.
Directions/Site plan
The COPLANT Study Centre Vienna is located in the University Centre II (UZA II) of the University of Vienna, at the Department of Nutritional Sciences.
COPLANT study
Department of Nutritional Sciences
University of Vienna Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2 (UZA II)
A-1090 Vienna
In the building
The UZA II has floors 1-6 and stretches across Spangen A-G.
From the direction of Spittelau, you enter the building via the "rotunda" (round building) at Spange G.
The COPLANT study reception is located in the signposted room 2D559, in Spange D, on the 5th floor. The room number is explained as follows:
- 2 for the UZAII building
- D for the clasp D
- 5 for the 5th floor
- 59 for the room number
Inside the building you will find numerous lifts for barrier-free access.
You can reach us by public transport, bicycle or car. If you cannot find us directly, please call us at any time (phone: 0043/(0)1/42 77 54 970).
Public transport
- Underground: Line U4 and U6 (Spittelau station)
- Tram: Line D (Liechtenwerder Platz stop)
- Bus: Lines 35A/37A (bus stop Liechtenwerder Platz)
Car
- Directions: End of Währinger Gürtel or A22 (Donauufer motorway)
- Entrance: Liechtenwerder Platz
- Parking: public car park directly under the UZA I (Biology)
Information on study participation:
Who can take part?
People who are between 18 and 69 years old at the time of recruitment and have been pursuing one of the following diets for at least one year:
- vegan: no animal products
- vegetarian: no meat and fish, but dairy produce and eggs
- pescetarian: no meat, but fish
- omnivorous: both plant and animal products (mixed diet)
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are also welcome to take part in the study. Further information can be found in our FAQ on the COPLANT study.
Contact us
COPLANT Study Centre Vienna
at the Department of Nutritional Sciences
University of Vienna
Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2 (UZA II)
A-1090 Vienna
Phone: 0043/(0)1/4277 54970
E-mail: coplant@meduniwien.ac.at
