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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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Global Water Shortage

WBGU Calls for Climate-Resilient Water Management

Dürre Landschaft

Extreme Rainfall Poses Health Risks

Extremely heavy significantly increases the risk of death, particularly among individuals with…

Heavy rainfall

Perspectives for the Medicine of the Future

First “Helmholtz Health Summit” in Berlin

Helmholtz Health Summit 2024

Germany’s Largest Biorepository

The largest repository of human biosamples in Germany is located at the Helmholtz Munich…

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Kids Go Behind the Scenes

Helmholtz Munich Opened Its Doors for 'The Mouse' Event

Maus Türöffnertag 2024

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New DFG Funding for Metabolic Health Research

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Diabetes Award

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler Awarded Prestigious Rachmiel Levine Medal

Rachmiel Levine Award for Anette-Gabriele Ziegler

11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference Highlights Metabolic Research Innovations

The 11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference, held from September 23 to 25, 2024, in Munich, gathered…

Ali Ertürk Wins 2024 Falling Walls Award

Prof. Ali Ertürk has won the 2024 Falling Walls Award in Life Sciences for his pioneering…

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The Future of Medicine is Personalized

We are investigating the scientific fundamentals that will shape the medicine of tomorrow. Discover how new technologies like AI and bioengineering are accelerating the future of personalized medicine.

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We Fight Diabetes!

Thanks to basic research, groundbreaking innovations against obesity as well as in the field of diabetes prevention and therapy are emerging at Helmholtz Munich.

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Passionate about AI in Health

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the exceptional potential to improve human health: Advanced data analysis and machine learning methods developed by our experts are revolutionizing medical research.

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Upcoming Events

Munich Chicago Conference 2024

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The Institute for Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholz-Munich and the inaugural Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Sciences (SQLIFTS) at Northwestern University joint conference will be held on October 7th & 8th 2024 at the Schloss Hohenkammer, Germany
The meeting will cover the latest basic and translational research developments and clinical advances in environmentally driven lung diseases and aging with a focus on preventive and regenerative medicine.

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1st Helmholtz Health Summit | The Future of Medicine

Helmholtz Health Summit 2024
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Join us at the forefront of health research and medical innovation!
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge discussions, groundbreaking research, and transformative ideas that shape the future of healthcare, at the intersection of personalized medicine, artificial intelligence and precision prevention.

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Helmholtz Munich at the BERGSON Kunstkraftwerk

Bergson Eingang

Over three evenings, our scientists will engage in discussions with representatives from politics and industry about the significance of basic research and its value to Germany, using the example of the "weight loss injection." Be inspired by the monumental BERGSON building and join thought-provoking conversations on a cutting-edge topic in medicine.

22. October: From Concept to Reality: The Journey of the Weight Loss Injection
11. November: The Future of Medicine: What part will Germany play?
25. November: Fit for the future: How can AI revolutionize health and medicine?

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Our Research

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Diabetes & Obesity

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Computational Health

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Stem Cells

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Environmental Health

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Bioengineering

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Molecular Targets and Therapies

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Helmholtz Pioneer Campus

Artificial Neural Network

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Transfer

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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

Eleftheria Zeggini

"We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world."

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Eleftheria Zeggini

Program Spokesperson for our program ENABLE

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."

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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."

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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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