Seminars and Events
Invited Speaker Series
As part of our Invited Speakers Series, researchers at Helmholtz Munich invite distinguished researchers, external group leaders or senior postdocs to conduct a seminar highlighting their latest research in epigenetics.
05.05.2026
New York University, NYU Langone Health
Host: Robert Schneider and EpiCrossBorders International Helmholtz-Edinburgh Research School for Epigenetics
11.05.2026
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Transcriptional condensates in health and disease
Monday 11th May, 15:00, Großharden Auditorium
Host: Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla
16.09.2026
New England Bio Labs (NEB)
Host: Robert Schneider and EpiCrossBorders International Helmholtz-Edinburgh Research School for Epigenetics
Internal Seminar Series
Monthly seminars from the Epigenetics@Helmholtz community
Available to all members of the Epigenetics@Helmholtz community. The first seminar for 2026 will take place on 11th February with speakers Patrick Schinke (Marsico Lab) and Maria Minaeva (Theis Lab).
EpiCrossBorders Symposium 2026
16 - 17 April 2026, Edinburgh
Each year, the EpiCrossBorders: International Helmholtz‑Edinburgh Research School for Epigenetics hosts its annual Symposium in alternating locations between Munich and Edinburgh. This event brings together an international community of researchers to share insights in epigenetics research, exchange perspectives, and strengthen collaborative ties across the Helmholtz Munich and University of Edinburgh research hubs.
3rd RepliFate Meeting in Munich
DNA Replication and Its Impact on Genome and Chromatin Maintenance
Join us in Munich on 6–7 July 2026 for the 3rd RepliFate Meeting at Helmholtz Munich, where leading scientists and RepliFate’s PhD fellows will explore discoveries in DNA replication and its impact on genome and chromatin maintenance. Regsitrations open Feb 05 until June 05 2026
Coordinated by: Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Yicong Chen, Ho My Phuc Vo and Marta Oliva Santiago
Summer School on Chromatin Biology
A Hands on Expedition
Talented PhD students are encouraged to apply for the upcoming Chromatin Summer School taking place from 17 - 29 August 2026
This unique program brings together 14 outstanding international PhD students for an intensive learning experience.
10th Munich Epigenetics Spotlight Meeting
30th October 2026
This annual meeting is a valuable platform where the Epigenetics@Helmholtz community have the opportunity to discuss their recent findings in epigenetics. We look forward to welcoming guests on 30th October 2026 to the 10th Edition of the annual Epigenetics Spotlight Meeting.
Organised by:
Robert Schneider & Maria Elena Torres Padilla
Keynote speakers
Dr. Or Gozani (Stanford University, USA) and Dr. Tuğçe Aktaş (Max Plank Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin).
Epigenetics Internal Retreat 2026
Save the date: 16 & 17 Nov 2026
The Epigenetics community at Helmholtz Munich comprises nearly 30 research groups spanning multiple institutes, departments, and campuses.
Each year, we host a 2‑day retreat that brings together community members at all career stages, including MSc students, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and principal investigators. The retreat will provide an engaging environment for the exchange of research ideas, results, technological developments, and new scientific insights. It offers opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion, career development conversations, and aims to further strengthen collaboration and connectivity across the Epigenetics community at Helmholtz Munich.
