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Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI,

TITAN: A Multimodal AI Model for Digital Pathology Slides

Scientists at Helmholtz Munich, together with Harvard Medical School and international collaborators, have developed TITAN, an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of analyzing and describing digital pathology slides. By combining information…

Histology of human cells

AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

New Foundation Model Reveals How Cells Are Organized in Tissues

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Nicheformer, the first large-scale foundation model that integrates single-cell analysis with spatial transcriptomics. Trained on more than 110 million cells,…

Prologue with Eric Topol

AI, Computational Health, ICB,

Prof. Eric Topol Visits Helmholtz Munich for Roundtable on “Virtual Human”

Helmholtz Munich had the pleasure to welcome Prof. Eric Topol, internationally recognized cardiologist, geneticist, and digital medicine expert, for a roundtable on the future of AI in healthcare. The event, serving as a prologue to the Bavarian…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health, ITG,

Genetic Links Between Type 2 Diabetes and Multiple Health Conditions

A recent study led by Prof. Eleftheria Zeggini, Director of the Institute of Translational Genomics at Helmholtz Munich, provides new insights into how genetic risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) can influence a wide range of health conditions beyond…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Investigating a Fundamental Biological Process in Vaccinated Individuals

When immune system killer cells detect signs of infection, some of them rapidly multiply, forming a large defensive force to fight the pathogen. However, this response does not occur in every killer cell. What determines whether a cell will…

Zeynep Akata receives 2025 ZukunftsWissen Award

AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, EML,

Zeynep Akata Receives 2025 ZukunftsWissen Award

Professor Zeynep Akata has been awarded the 2025 ZukunftsWissen Prize by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Commerzbank Foundation in recognition of her outstanding scientific contributions. The €50,000 award was presented on…

Lung Cell Atlas

AI, Environmental Health, PRM, Computational Health,

Helmholtz Munich and Parse Biosciences Collaborate on Human Lung Tissue Perturbation Atlas

Helmholtz Munich and Parse Biosciences have entered into a collaboration to generate one of the most comprehensive lung disease perturbation atlases to date. The project uses a human lung ex vivo tissue slice culture model derived from both healthy…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Integrated Single-Cell Atlas of Human Atherosclerotic Plaques

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, Roche Diagnostics, and the Technical University of Munich have developed the most comprehensive single-cell atlas to date of human atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques, which form in the arteries and can lead to…

Vierte Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour im Deutschen Bundestag

Events, AI, Diabetes, IDF, Computational Health, IML,

Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour at the German Bundestag: The Future of Preventive Medicine

Science and politics came together once again at the German Bundestag: For the fourth time, Helmholtz Munich hosted the Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour on September 10, 2025. This dialogue format gives political decision-makers the opportunity to learn…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, Health AI,

Niki Kilbertus Receives ERC Starting Grant for Causal Analysis in Complex Systems

Prof. Niki Kilbertus, Helmholtz AI group leader at Helmholtz Munich and professor at the Technical University of Munich, has received an ERC Starting Grant for the project DYNAMICAUS, which focuses on advancing the understanding of cause-and-effect…

Human lung model with a of disease, generative Ai

AI, Environmental Health, PRM, Computational Health, ICB,

New Collaboration to Advance Drug Discovery for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Helmholtz Munich and Boehringer Ingelheim have started a research collaboration to identify new avenues for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that could improve outcomes in people living with this severe and progressive lung disease.…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Zooming in Reveals a World of Detail: New Method Unveils the Inner Workings of Our Cells

Fabian Theis and Danish colleagues have found a better understanding of how blood cell differentiation from stem cells happens, and further studies might give us an answer to why some cells turn against us and become a health issue.

Carsten Marr

AI, Computational Health, AIH,

Carsten Marr Appointed to Professorship for Artificial Intelligence in Hematology and Cell Therapy

As of July 1, 2025, Prof. Carsten Marr has assumed the newly established W3 Professorship for Artificial Intelligence in Cell Therapy and Hematology at the Department of Medicine III of the LMU University Hospital. The professorship is part of a…

Expert Hour Bayerischer Landtag

Events, AI, Computational Health, AIH, IML,

Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour at the State Parliament: Focus on AI Potential in Medicine

For the first time, the Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour – an established dialogue format between science and politics – took place at the Bavarian State Parliament. At the invitation of Member of Parliament Maximilian Böltl and the Young Group of the…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB, Bioengineering, IBMI, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Three ERC Proof of Concept Grants for Helmholtz Munich

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich have secured three prestigious Proof of Concept Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). This funding will enable them to advance innovative projects across diverse areas of biomedical research. With a total of…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, IDG, Computational Health, ICB,

m4 Award 2025 Goes to Helmholtz Munich for RNA Therapy Innovation

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich received the pre-seed competition m4 Award 2025 for their project SYNTRA, which develops new methods to deliver RNA-based medicines using artificial intelligence (AI). The award supports innovative medical research in…

Digital brain interface

AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, HCA,

AI That Thinks Like Us – and Could Help Explain How We Think

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich have developed an artificial intelligence model that can simulate human behavior with remarkable accuracy. The language model, called Centaur, was trained on more than ten million decisions from psychological…

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AI, New Research Findings, Environmental Health, LHI, Computational Health, ICB,

Open Problems: Cracking Cell Complexity with Collective Intelligence

Researchers from more than 50 international institutions have launched Open Problems (https://openproblems.bio) a collaborative open-source platform to benchmark, improve, and run competitions for computational methods in single-cell genomics. Co-led…

Northwestern University Partnership

AI, Computational Health, AIH,

Helmholtz Munich and Northwestern University Partner to Advance Machine Learning in Health

Helmholtz Munich has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Northwestern University’s (NU) Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, USA), one of the highest performing research-oriented Medical Schools in the US, to collaborate on machine learning in…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health,

Study Uncovers Biological Links Across Psychiatric Conditions

A new study highlights the role of circadian rhythm, cortisol regulation, and dopamine signaling in the development of depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. By using detailed genetic analyses at the exon level, researchers uncovered common…

Brain and DNA

Featured Publication, Computational Health, ING,

Genes Shape the Brain – New Study Uncovers Genetic Influences on Brain Structure

An international study led by Helmholtz Munich and Forschungszentrum Jülich has identified genetic factors that influence the shape of subcortical brain regions – advancing beyond previous research that focused primarily on brain volume. The findings…

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AI, Computational Health, ICB,

Cancer Plasticity Atlas To Improve Cancer Therapies

Helmholtz Munich, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and Parse Biosciences have announced a collaboration to develop a single cell atlas focused on cancer plasticity and its response to therapies. This initiative will lay the foundation for a larger…

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AI, HCA,

AI Meets Game Theory: How Language Models Perform in Human-Like Social Scenarios

Large language models (LLMs) – the advanced AI behind tools like ChatGPT – are increasingly integrated into daily life, assisting with tasks such as writing emails, answering questions, and even supporting healthcare decisions. But can these models…

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AI, Featured Publication, Health AI,

HistoGPT: Advancing AI-Powered Pathology Reporting in Dermatopathology

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, HistoGPT, is set to transform the field of dermatopathology by automating the process of generating high-quality pathology reports from histology images. Developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Helmholtz…

Porträt von Steffen Schneider

AI, Public Engagement, Computational Health, ICB,

Interview Steffen Schneider: Fit for AI

How to Harness Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Dr. Steffen Schneider explains the opportunities that AI technologies like machine learning offer – especially when this know-how is taught as early as school. For example, AI can help…

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AI, Computational Health, HCA, ICB, IML,

How Foundation Models Are Shaping Biomedical Research

AI-powered foundation models like GPT have evolved from everyday tools for simple tasks to powerful systems capable of revolutionizing industries. Researchers at Helmholtz Munich are harnessing the potential of these models to drive advancements in…

Islets of langerhans

AI, Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDR, Computational Health,

Helmholtz Munich Receives Grant to Improve Stem Cell Islet Transplants for Type 1 Diabetes

Helmholtz Munich has been awarded a prestigious grant from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, to enhance the effectiveness of stem cell-derived islet transplantation for T1D. By integrating…

The appearance of gene therapy on the body's genetic map for cancer cells

AI, Computational Health, Health AI, ICB,

Mapping the Future of Organoids

Scientists at Helmholtz Munich, in collaboration with partners at the Roche’s Institute of Human Biology and ETH Zurich, have built detailed atlases of brain, gut, and lung organoids to empower future discovery.

Fabian Theis

Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Fabian Theis Elected Member of the Leopoldina

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has elected Prof. Fabian Theis as a member, honoring his exceptional contributions to computational biology and artificial intelligence in biomedical research. This prestigious membership, awarded…

Angioplasty Procedure: Stent Deployment in a Coronary Artery

AI, Transfer, New Research Findings, Computational Health, AIH,

AI-Powered Analysis of Stent Healing

A research team from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the TUM University Hospital has developed DeepNeo, an AI-powered algorithm that automates the process of analyzing coronary stents after implantation. The tool…

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AI, Computational Health, HCA,

Interview Marcel Binz: AI in Science - Ethical and Practical Challenges

The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into scientific workflows is growing. Diverse groups of scientists reflect and engaged in debate on the question „How should the advent of large language models affect the practice of science?”

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Featured Publication, Diabetes, IDF, Computational Health, ITG,

Genetic Connection Between Newborn Blood Proteins and Type 1 Diabetes

A new study, led by Prof. Eleftheria Zeggini, Director of the Institute of Translational Genomics at Helmholtz Munich, and Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Director of the Institute of Diabetes Research at Helmholtz Munich, has revealed a significant…

Osteoarthritis

New Research Findings, Computational Health, ITG,

Osteoarthritis: Largest Genome-Wide Association Study Uncovers Drug Targets and Therapy Opportunities

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain worldwide, affecting an estimated 595 million people globally. Projections suggest that this number will rise to 1 billion by 2050. Despite its profound impact on individuals and…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

New Findings on T Cells: The Body Prepares Early for Mild to Severe Disease

Even in the case of uncomplicated infections, the body prepares itself early on for the possibility of a more severe course. A research team from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich has now uncovered this mechanism. The scientists…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, IML,

Using Artificial Intelligence to Decipher the Mechanisms of Cancer Metastasis

The DECIPHER-M research project uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further understand the spread of cancer cells based on routine clinical data. The aim is to improve treatment options using a multimodal foundation model. As a key contributor,…

Trypanosoma cruzi parasite

New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Antigenic Variation: Decoding the Mechanism Controlling Antigen Activation in Trypanosomes

A new study by Helmholtz Munich and LMU shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system.

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AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, IML,

International Experts Establish FUTURE-AI Guidelines for Trustworthy Healthcare AI

A landmark consensus paper introducing the FUTURE-AI framework for trustworthy AI in healthcare has been published by a collaboration of leading institutions, in which Helmholtz Munich is also involved. This important work sets a new standard for…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI,

New AI Model Enhances Speed and Accuracy in Medical Diagnoses

A study led by Dr. Tingying Peng, Helmholtz AI PI at the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich, and Dr. Melanie Boxberg from the TUM Department of Pathology has introduced a new technology aimed at improving how doctors analyze tissue…

Machine Learning Algorithms

AI, Computational Health, IML,

Making AI in Healthcare Trustworthy - an Interview with Julia Schnabel

The project FUTURE-AI aims to bridge the gap between AI research and clinical adoption in healthcare. It provides guidelines for developing trustworthy AI tools, built on six guiding principles and 30 best practices.

Fabian Theis

AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Fabian Theis Honored with ISCB Innovator Award

The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) has awarded Prof. Fabian Theis the ISCB Innovator Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to computational biology. This accolade is presented annually to a leading scientist who,…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI, ICB,

Addressing Bias in Machine Learning for Equitable Healthcare

Machine learning is transforming the study of human health, offering deep insights into individual cell behavior. Building on existing knowledge that biases in machine learning can impact fairness and accuracy, a new study, led by Theresa Willem, AI…

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AI, Computational Health, Health AI,

Helmholtz Invests 18 Million Euros in AI Innovation Ecosystems

To remain competitive in today's economy, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become essential for companies across almost all industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large corporations face challenges that they can…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, AIH, Pioneer Campus,

AI in Healthcare: ERC PoC Grants Awarded to Carsten Marr and Janna Nawroth

Two AI research projects at Helmholtz Munich have received prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept Grants. Dr. Carsten Marr’s LeukoBIAS and Dr. Janna Nawroth’s Ai4Cilia aim to address critical challenges in healthcare, from…

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AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

A key to analyzing millions of individual cells

Our bodies are made up of around 37 trillion cells. But what function does each individual cell perform and how greatly do a healthy person’s cells differ from those of someone with a disease? To draw conclusions, enormous quantities of data must be…

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AI, New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDR, Computational Health, Health AI, ICB,

AI in Cell Research: Moscot Reveals Cell Dynamics in Unprecedented Detail

Thanks to a new technology called Moscot (“Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport”), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ—for example, a pancreas. This groundbreaking method was developed by…

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Dr. Steffen Schneider Named Early Career Scientist of the Year 2024

Steffen Schneider from the Institute of Computational Biology at Helmholtz Munich has been named the "Early Career Scientist of the Year 2024" by academics. He received this honor for his outstanding research in artificial intelligence and…

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AI, Featured Publication, Environmental Health, LHI, Computational Health, ICB,

Helmholtz Munich Researchers Publish Guide to Single-Cell Atlases

A research team led by Dr. Malte Lücken from the Institute of Computational Biology (ICB) and the Institute of Lung Health & Immunity (LHI) at Helmholtz Munich has published a guide in Nature Methods on creating single-cell atlases—critical tools for…

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AI, Featured Publication, Environmental Health, LHI, Computational Health, ICB,

Advancing Tissue Mapping: Spapros Refines Spatial Transcriptomics for Biological Insights

A team led by Prof. Fabian Theis, Director of the Computational Health Center and the Institute of Computational Biology at Helmholtz Munich, has developed Spapros, a computational pipeline set to transform the design of spatial transcriptomics…

Bergson Eingang

Events, AI, Computational Health, AIH,

Helmholtz Munich at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk: Fit for the Future – How is AI Revolutionizing Health and Medicine?

On November 25, 2024, Helmholtz Munich hosted an inspiring evening at the Bergson Kunstkraftwerk in Munich. The event, titled "Fit for the Future – How can AI revolutionize Health and Medicine?", brought together experts including Dr. Carsten Marr…

Carsten Marr, Director Institute of AI for Health

Awards & Grants, Computational Health, Health AI,

Carsten Marr Receives Eugen Münch Award

The jury for the Eugen Münch Award for Innovative Healthcare has announced the winners for 2024. In the category "Science and Practical Application," Dr. Carsten Marr from Helmholtz Munich was honored for his groundbreaking research on AI-driven…

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AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Understanding the Human Brain, One Cell at a Time

In a novel international study, researchers have created the Human Neural Organoid Cell Atlas (HNOCA). This atlas integrates 1.7 million single-cell transcriptomic profiles, offering a powerful tool for studying brain development, disease mechanisms,…

Digital DNA Strand Map Displaying Real time Genetic Data Retrieval and Storage Concept

Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ITG,

Helmholtz Munich Launches Imputation Server

Helmholtz Munich launches the Helmholtz Munich Imputation Server, providing an imputation service for researchers based in the European Union (EU) and beyond. Imputation is the statistical inference of unobserved genotypes and plays a pivotal role in…

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AI, Computational Health, EML, Health AI,

“Extending the Limits of Our Curiosity With the Help of Technological Tools.”

Prof. Zeynep Akata is selected as one of the leading "Top 40 Under 40". Read her compelling interview!

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Computational Health,

Interview Stefan Bauer: Navigating the Frontiers of AI Research

Prof. Stefan Bauer advocates for the democratization and transparency of machine learning research. Read more in this Interview with the AI-expert and Senior PI.

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, Health AI,

New Collaborative Project: Artificial Intelligence That Recognizes Causal Relationships

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding the new collaborative project CausalNet with nearly two million euros. The goal: to develop a new generation of machine learning over the next three years that can understand…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

New Tool Maps Cell Paths to Help Understand Development and Healing

A new computational tool called Moslin is gaining attention in biomedical research by helping scientists better understand how cells make decisions during critical biological processes like development, disease progression, and tissue healing. The…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI,

Tumoroscope Technology Uncovers Cancer Clone Behavior

A team of researchers has unveiled Tumoroscope, a computational method that offers unprecedented insight into the spatial evolution of tumors and the intricate behaviors of cancer cell populations, known as clones. Published in Nature Communications,…

Machine Learning Model

AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative Funds Two Pioneering Helmholtz Munich Projects

The Helmholtz Association has announced the winners of its second Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative call, with Helmholtz Munich playing a key role in two of the three selected projects. These innovative projects – VirtualCell and PROFOUND – are…

Prof. Matthias Tschöp

AI, Computational Health, Health AI, Bioengineering,

Modern Prevention of Health with AI and Bioengineering

Interview with Prof. Matthias Tschöp about health research and prevention with cutting-edge tools.

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Helmholtz Munich Team Wins “Frontiers of Science” Award

A team of computational biologists from Helmholtz Munich has been honored with the "Frontiers of Science" award at the International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS) in Beijing. Researchers Fabian Theis, Alexander Wolf, and Philipp Angerer received…

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AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Ehrapy: A New Open-Source Tool for Analyzing Complex Health Data

Led by Helmholtz Munich, scientists have developed an accessible software solution specifically designed for the analysis of complex medical health data. The open-source software called “ehrapy” enables researchers to structure and systematically…

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Awards & Grants, IES, LHI, Computational Health, AIH, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, VIRO, STB,

Five ERC Starting Grants for Helmholtz Munich

Five prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council have been granted to researchers with Helmholtz Munich as the host institution. The funding will enable scientists at Helmholtz Munich to advance innovative projects across various…

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AI, Awards & Grants, IDR, Computational Health, ICB,

Helmholtz Munich Receives Award from Breakthrough T1D to Fund AI-driven Diabetes Research

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich have received an award from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, to fund a new diabetes research project. The project will leverage advanced artificial…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health,

12 Million Euro Grant Awarded to SPACETIME for Lung Cancer Research

SPACETIME, a consortium project involving Helmholtz Munich and coordinated by VU University Medical Center Amsterdam (VUMC), has received a 12 million euro grant from the EU Mission on Cancer call. Over the next five years, 15 partners across seven…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI, Pioneer Campus,

Detecting Hidden Antibiotic Resistance With Real-Time-Genomics

A study led by Lara Urban, Principal Investigator at Helmholtz AI and the Pioneer Campus at Helmholtz Munich and TUM Junior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has revealed a novel method for detecting hidden antibiotic resistance,…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Advancing Single-Cell Analysis With CellRank 2

Researchers around Prof. Fabian Theis from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), have developed CellRank 2, a new tool that promises to transform the way scientists study cells. This new method significantly improves our…

AI, Computational Health,

Building Reliable AI

In this interview, Dr. Vincent Fortuin explains their new approach for reliable AI.

Machine Learning Algorithms

AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Funding Boosts Expansion of Key Biomedical Tools

Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian Theis, Head of the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich and Chair of the Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems at the Technical University of Munich, has been awarded a two-year grant of $400,000 for the project…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Single-Cell Analysis: Best Practice Guidelines

For newcomers to the field of single-cell analysis as well as for experts, scientists led by Fabian Theis, Head of the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich and Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), developed best practice…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Open Source Consortium for Single-Cell Analysis

The technological progress for single-cell research resulted in an increasing amount of data, accordingly big data has become one of the central parts in medical research. “Omics” technologies do not just rely on large scale molecular datasets but…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ING,

Medal of Honor for Holger Prokisch

The German Society of Human Genetics (GfH) has awarded Dr. Holger Prokisch of Helmholtz Munich the GfH Medal of Honor for his exceptional contributions to human genetic research. This prestigious award is given annually to researchers who have…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

New Tool Enhances Single-Cell Research Accuracy

A team led by Prof. Fabian Theis developed HADGE, a new tool that improves the accuracy and efficiency of identifying individual donors in single-cell studies. The work, recently published in Genome Biology, represents a major step forward in the…

Bavarian AI Council 2024 at Helmholtz Munich

Events, AI, Computational Health,

Bavarian AI Council Meets at Helmholtz Munich

The "Bavarian AI Council," established by the Bavarian State Government, met on June 7, 2024, at Helmholtz Munich. The host was Prof. Fabian Theis, Director of the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich and Co-Chair of the AI Council for…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ING,

Restless Legs Syndrome: Genetic Discoveries Advance Treatment and Risk Prediction

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) together with international collaborators have conducted the largest genetic investigation of the restless legs syndrome to date. Their findings, published in Nature…

Expert Hour KI und Hightech

Events, AI, Public Engagement, IDOT, Computational Health, ICB,

Helmholtz Munich in the Bundestag: Artificial Intelligence and High-Tech

At the third Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour at the German Bundestag on June 4, 2024, the cutting-edge research center provided information on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies to improve medicine in the areas of…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Signatures of heart attack

Multi-omics factor analysis furnishes new insights

Eric Schulz

Computational Health,

Teaching AI Psychological Skills for Better Diagnosis and Therapies

An Interview with Dr. Eric Schulz about Foundation Models and Machine Psychology.

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AI, Computational Health, AIH,

Pragmatic Management of Patient Data and AI: A Position Paper for Medical Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers various opportunities in medical research, but the use of patient data frequently raises privacy concerns. In a recent position paper, Dr. Carsten Marr, a scientist at Helmholtz Munich, and other authors address…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, IML,

German Radiological Society Awards the Alfred Breit Prize to Prof. Julia Schnabel

The German Radiological Society has awarded the Alfred Breit Prize this year to Prof. Julia Schnabel, Director at the Institute of Machine Learning in Biomedical Imaging at Helmholtz Munich and Professor at the Technical University of Munich. The…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, Health AI,

Leopoldina Prize for Niki Kilbertus

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina honors Helmholtz Munich AI scientist Niki Kilbertus for his teaching and research achievements in the field of ethical machine learning with the Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists 2024.

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AI, Awards & Grants, Computational Health,

Helmholtz invests 23 million in research on AI foundation models

A Synergy Unit, in which Helmholtz Munich is involved, will develop, deploy, and connect foundation models.

ISIDORe Wildflu Project

Awards & Grants, Computational Health, Health AI, Pioneer Campus,

EU Funds ISIDORe Project to Combat Avian Influenza Virus Threat

The ISIDORe project is the largest and most diverse research and service-providing consortium in Europe dedicated to studying infectious diseases. As part of this project, a team around Dr Lara Urban, Principal Investigator at Helmholtz AI and the…

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Transfer, Computational Health,

Helmholtz Munich and Pfizer Join Forces to Advance Target Discovery and Precision Medicine through Deep Learning

In a new collaboration, the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich has teamed up with the global pharmaceutical company Pfizer. The joint initiative, spanning three years, aims to leverage Pfizer's vast knowledge and accumulated data in…

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Computational Health,

Foundation Models in Medical Research

An interview with Prof. Fabian Theis, Head of the Computational Health Center, and Prof. Bjoern Eskofier, Group Leader for Translational Digital Health. The researchers hosted the first Munich Health Foundation Model Symposium on April 10, 2024, at…

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Events, Computational Health,

Helmholtz Munich to Host First Health Foundation Model Symposium

Helmholtz Munich is bringing together a wide range of experts to advance the development of foundation models focused on health research. The Munich Health Foundation Model Symposium, to be held on April 10, 2024, at the Helmholtz Munich Campus, aims…

Eleftheria Zeggini Portrait

Computational Health, ITG,

“By working together, we can further shift the dial for women in science”

Prof. Eleftheria Zeggini about equity, diversity and inclusion in science

DNA Helix Lila Pink

New Research Findings, Diabetes, Computational Health, ITG,

What Our Genetic Information Tells Us About Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Complications

The genetic information in our cells harbors secrets about the risks, progression, and complications of many diseases. With hundreds of millions of patients worldwide, identifying and understanding genetic risk for type 2 diabetes is of particular…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, AIH,

The Power of Machine Learning Unravels Immune System Interactions

Therapeutic antibodies play a crucial role in treating diseases by modifying immune cells. Scientists from the Institute of AI for Health at Helmholtz Munich in collaboration with Roche present an open-source framework for comprehensive antibody…

Expert Hour im Bundestag

Events, Public Engagement, Computational Health, AIH, IML,

First "Expert Hour" at the German Bundestag: Data as a driver of innovation

Helmholtz Munich organized its first "Expert Hour" in the German Bundestag. With this new event format, Helmholtz Munich will regularly provide information on politically relevant health and research topics in the future and support work in the…

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, AIH,

A New Generation of Antimicrobial Peptides

The application of artificial intelligence methods for the generation of antimicrobial peptides will be the subject of research in the Deep Optimised Generation of AntiMicrobial Peptide (DOG-AMP) project. The project will be carried out by Prof. Ewa…

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Events, Computational Health, ITG,

Munich for Women in Science

The first "Munich for Women in Science" event is dedicated to inspiring positive change for Women in Science. The event will be hosted by Helmholtz Munich and has been organized in collaboration with the Technical University Munich (TUM), the…

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Environmental Health, LHI, Computational Health, ICB,

A Journey into the Secrets of Human Cells

The Human Cell Atlas (HCA) promises insights into ourselves, unraveling our cellular landscape.

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Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

EPIC Project: Julien Gagneur receives ERC Synergy Grant

The European Research Council (ERC) today awarded 37 particularly well-funded Synergy Grants across Europe. One of these interdisciplinary research awards went to Julien Gagneur, Group Leader at Helmholtz Munich and Professor of Computational…

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AI, Computational Health, ICB, IML,

Using AI to Combat Diseases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly crucial in medical research, and Helmholtz Munich is one of the world's leading institutions in this field. It can detect tumors as effectively as severe eye diseases.

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Computational Health,

Combing AI and Chemistry: The AiChemist Program for Doctoral Researchers

The AiChemist project has officially started in September 2023 Coordinated by Helmholtz Munich the project is an Innovative Doctoral Training Network funded with 3 million euros provided by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA-DN) within the EU…

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New Research Findings, Computational Health, ICB,

Interpreting Large-Scale Medical Datasets

Computer scientists at Helmholtz Munich developed a generative model named scPoli (single-cell population level integration), that performs data integration of high-quality large-scale datasets of single cells to create valuable single-cell reference…

DeepMB Press release

AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, Bioengineering, IBMI,

DeepMB: A Deep Learning Framework For High-Quality Optoacoustic Imaging in Real-Time

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich have made significant progress in advancing high-resolution optoacoustic imaging for clinical use. Their innovative deep-learning framework, known as DeepMB, holds great promise…

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Understanding Diabetes: Single-Cell Atlas Leverages Machine Learning to Decipher Diabetes at the Molecular Level

A collaborative endeavor between computer scientists and diabetes researchers at Helmholtz Munich has yielded novel insights into the mechanisms underlying type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This collaboration has resulted in the creation of the first mouse…

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AI, Featured Publication, Computational Health, ICB,

Computational Breakthrough in Precision Medicine for Cancer Treatment

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich have reached a significant milestone in precision medicine with their new publication on the 'Oncology Biomarker Discovery (OncoBird)' framework. This innovative approach aims to systematically identify actionable…

AI-based Image Analysis for Biomarker Prediction

AI, New Research Findings, Computational Health, AIH,

AI Predictions for Colorectal Cancer: One Step Closer to Efficient Precision Oncology

Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks second in leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally, according to the WHO. For the first time, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the University of Technology Dresden (TU Dresden) show that artificial…