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Discovering Future Health.

We are Helmholtz Munich. We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world.

Discovering Future Health.

We are Helmholtz Munich. We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world.

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NOTICE ON OUR OWN BEHALF  
Cyberattack - recovery of IT systems ongoing

On March 15, 2023, a cyberattack from an external source was detected at Helmholtz Munich. Immediately extensive defensive measures were taken. As a result, some employees have still very limited access to their email and telephone. Maximum efforts are ongoing to restore the IT- and communication systems.  We ask for your understanding and patience if we are unable to respond as quickly as usual or if processes are delayed. Thank you very much. 

Our Research

Diabetes & Obesity

Computational Health

Stem Cells

Environmental Health

Bioengineering

Molecular Targets and Therapies

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K1ds are Heroes - An Awareness Campaign on Type 1 Diabetes

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K1DS ARE HEROES

is a heroic campaign to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and inform parents abour early detection options. Find out how you can be a part of the campaign at hero-k1ds.de

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Newsroom

Transformative Drugs Discovered: Matthias Tschöp Wins Major US Award

For major breakthroughs, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) awards its highest honor, the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement. Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Matthias Tschöp, is now the first German to receive the prestigious award.

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Fabian Theis wins Leibniz Prize 2023

The German Research Foundation (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) awarded Fabian Theis the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize.

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AI-assisted Analyses Against Leukemia

Researchers have succeeded in discovering new targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia through AI-assisted analysis.

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Targeting Brain Tumors: New Drug Candidate in Clinical Trial

An antibody could make the difference: Researchers hope to improve the treatment of patients with brain tumors with a safe and effective treatment. 

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Artificial Eagle Eyes

AI revolutionizes the evaluation of blood samples from patients. Carsten Marr and his team train algorithms to detect subtypes of leukemia cells. Their vision: A more precise and faster detection of special blood cells.  

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Empowering Women@HelmholtzMunich

Women in Leadership Positions: Numerous renowned female researchers work at Helmholtz Munich. Ensuring that female scientists receive the best support for their careers is an important element in promoting excellence.

 

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Cited1 links sex and metabolic hormones to protect against obesity

Sex differences exist in the regulation of energy homeostasis. A team around Cristina García-Cáceres discovered Cited1, a protein that links sex and metabolic hormones to protect against obesity.

Transfer

Helmholtz Munich | Andreas Pfohl

Our cutting-edge research forms the basis for medical innovations. Together with our partners, we are accelerating the transfer of our research to bring new ideas from the laboratories to application even faster. In addition to implementing innovative diagnostics, medical technologies, sustainable prevention measures and personalized therapeutics, we are shaping a dialogical and interactive transfer of knowledge. In this way, we make a valuable contribution to a healthier society.

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Our Researchers

Stephan Herzig

"It is my vision to successfully drive a mechanistic finding into clinical application in the area of obesity-related metabolic dysfunction as well as cancer cachexia."

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Prof. Dr. Stephan Herzig

Department Head Diabetes Center

Fabian Theis

"With AI we can imagine a future where diagnosing and treating diseases is more affordable, widely available, and thus more democratic."

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Prof. Dr. Fabian Theis

Department Head Computational Health Center

Erika von Mutius

"I am a passionate pediatrician scientist. My research focusses on the roots of asthma and allergy development with the aim of ultimately preventing these diseases in children at risk."

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Prof. Dr. Erika von Mutius

Department Head Environmental Health Center

Vasilis Ntziachristos

"Our research at Helmholtz Munich is driven by our interest to provide solutions that address critical unmet medical need and positively impact healthcare and the well-being of society."

Prof. Dr. Vasilis Ntziachristos

Department Head Bioengineering Center

Magdalena Götz

"My vision is to explore the mechanisms of neurogenesis to use it for instructing neurogenesis for replacement of lost neurons."

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz

Department Head Stem Cell Center

Michael Sattler

"We combine integrative structural biology to elucidate molecular mechanisms of biological pathways, highlighting the essential roles of dynamics and transient regulatory interations to enable innovative structure-based drug discovery."

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Prof. Dr. Michael Sattler

Department Head Molecular Targets & Therapeutics Center

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Scientific Talent and Career Development

Discovering future health by promoting early career scientists: We attract, train and support passionate scientists for outstanding careers in research and beyond.

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Helmholtz Munich Graduate School

The Graduate School Environmental Health serves as an ideal career springboard through excellent research, training and networks. It provides exceptional opportunities for graduate students.

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Benefits for Our Employees

A job at Helmholtz Munich offers you many personal benefits to achieve an optimum balance between your professional and private life, for example flexible working hours, childcare and 30 days annual leave.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Helmholtz Munich has signed the "Diversity Charter". We have thereby set a clear signal to create a working environment at our organisation that is free of prejudice and exclusion.

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