The Science Market Mainz at the 10th and 11th of September allowed the interested public to have a look at the work of the scientists participate actively in science. Under the theme “Human and Medicine” the MAINZER WISSENSCHAFTSALLIANZ e.V. presented the Science Market Mainz at the Gutenbergplatz for the 15th time in a row. 400 highly motivated and passionate scientists of the Universities Mainz, research institutes and research companies were excited to present their research projects to the public and to share it with inquisitive persons.
The Research Center for Translational Vascular Biology (CTVB) was on site with the walkable heart model and the cardiovascular-game of the Foundation Mainzer Herz to improve the understanding of the cardiovascular system and to contribute to a long-lasting health education.
As an oversized heart model, the walkable heart makes the anatomical structure of the heart visible and perceptible. It gives an impression of the four chambers of the heart and the four heart valves. Diseases like artery calcifications and therapy methods like stents, artificial heart valves and bypasses.
Three stations of the cardiovascular game explain 
additionally on a playful and understandable way the various heart functions. In doing so they also mention prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Furthermore Univ.-Prof. Dr. Philipp Wild gave a speech about the research of cardiovascular diseases. To illustrate the importance of this work, Prof. Wild responded to the questions why we need cardiovascular research and what it can effect.