Open Science

It’s nice that virtual events are now second nature to us. So this year, too, science enthusiasts won’t have to miss out on the “smartest night of the year.” On June 5, 2021, the MDC will offer a glimpse into its research – completely digitally.

In-depth discussions held in four countries, including in Germany at the MDC, gathered public opinion about genome editing technology in life sciences research and future applications. Most participants were unaware of CRISPR, but were supportive of fundamental research once they learned more.

Its official description, a “specialized science library serving the staff of the MDC,” sounds as dry as a dusty bookshelf. What else does the MDC library have to offer? We answer that question in an interview with Wolf Schröder-Barkausen, in another installment of our series “We at the MDC.”

You have missed the MDC's digital events held during Berlin Science Week? No worries, we recorded a few of this year's highlights. Enjoy watching them whenever you want.

On November 7, 2020, the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) and the Tagesspiegel are hosting the fifth edition of the Future Medicine Science Match. This year’s focus is “Artificial Intelligence in Translational Medicine.” MDC researcher Roland Schwarz is chair of the session on AI in basic research.

When virologists become reality TV stars, biologists dream of life without illness, researchers debate organoids vs. animal testing with the general public, and biomedical scientists discuss the possibilities of AI, it can only be Berlin Science Week. This year, the MDC is holding a number of virtual events.

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) is launching a strategic partnership with the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) in Warsaw. In an initial step, science managers from the two research centers will exchange knowledge and experience.

From 1 to 10 November 2019, the Berlin Science Week connected science communities with the public. Researchers from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) contributed to this international festival at more than ten events. Here are some impressions.

A new online course aims to help researchers understand the benefits of Open Science. The ORION MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) for Open Science in the Life Sciences runs from 21 October for six weeks, it has been developed by staff and scientists based at the Max Delbrück Center.

From 1 to 10 November 2019, researchers will gather in Berlin to discuss current issues - with each other and with the public. The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) will be contributing to exciting events.