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Science Mar 31, 2023

The road to equity in science

Reflections on equity in science: How can the progress that has been made teach us to overcome the challenges that remain? Professor Maike Sander, Scientific Director of the Max Delbrück Center, and Raeka Aiyar, PhD, Vice President, Scientific & DEIB Outreach of the NYSCF Research Institute chatted about how far we’ve come and the road ahead.

Institute & Campus Mar 30, 2023

What are you reading, Mr. Ohler?

Uwe Ohler explores how gene regulation enables the development of complex organisms. Besides bioinformatics, he sings in a choir - and loves to read. For you, he has chosen a novel about two black boys in Florida: a story about injustice and racism based on an authentic case.

Science Mar 28, 2023

Supporting innovation in biomedicine

The Max Delbrück Center wants to shape the future of medicine through innovation. But turning basic research into marketable products requires gaps to be bridged. This is achieved by the Technology Transfer Office – through funding schemes such as BOOST and Pre-GoBio. The winning projects for 2023 have now been selected.

Science Mar 27, 2023

Long awaited by the pharma industry

It takes great patience and perseverance to turn research findings into new technologies or therapies. The Helmholtz Initiative and Networking Fund gives financial support to “pathfinder projects” that are particularly promising. Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have now won grants for three projects.

Institute & Campus Mar 24, 2023

Microscopy Workshops in Ghana

Peran Hayes, who took part in the "Back to the Roots Program", teaches students how to build their own microscope. For „We at the MDC”, he explains how a university course in Ghana has transformed into a West-African research network.

Science Mar 21, 2023

Improving cancer diagnosis with quantum technology

Partners in industry and research are aiming to optimise the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases with a novel microscopy technique. The QEED research project has been allocated a two-figure million sum in funding. ECRC scientist Hendrik Bartolomaeus is a member of the consortium.

Science Mar 17, 2023

The key to the right treatment

Berlin-based research project MSTARS is entering its second round. Matthias Selbach and Fabian Coscia explain how the Max Delbrück Center is contributing, why the collaboration with Charité is so important, and how studying proteins in cells can help identify the best therapy for a patient.

Institute & Campus Mar 16, 2023

AI & Cancer Research: Insights for Students

At the “Hauptstadtforum” of the MINT-EC school excellence network, students had the opportunity to learn about the latest research at the Max Delbrück Center, including how to use machine learning to decode data and enhance immune cells to protect from COVID-19.

Science Mar 16, 2023

Novel disease models for multiple myeloma

A team of scientists led by Martin Janz and Klaus Rajewsky at the Max Delbrück Center has successfully generated genetically defined mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma. These models will contribute to a better understanding of how the disease develops in humans. The team has now published their findings in the journal PNAS.

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