Michele Solimena

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IPI,

Michele Solimena Honored With the 2026 Paul Langerhans Medal of the DDG

Prof. Michele Solimena received the Paul Langerhans Medal, the highest award of the German Diabetes Society (DDG), on May 15, 2026. The prize recognizes his outstanding lifetime scientific achievements in the field of diabetes research. The…

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Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG, IPI, IDM,

CarePath: Helmholtz Munich Joins EU Project to Support People With Chronic Conditions

A new European research initiative, CarePath, has launched with the goal of helping people with long-term health conditions manage their treatment more effectively and comfortably. By offering personalized tools and support, the project aims to…

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Featured Publication, Diabetes, IPI,

Beta Cells: New Insights Into the Structure and Interactions of Primary Cilia

Malfunctions of tiny cell extensions (primary cilia*) in the beta cells of the pancreas may be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An international research team led by scientists from the Paul…

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Every Islet Matters: New Review on Improving the Impact of Human Islet Research

Detailed characterization of human pancreatic islets is key to elucidate the pathophysiology of all forms of diabetes mellitus, including its most common form known as type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, access to pancreatic islets is limited and…

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New Volume Electron Microscopy Atlas of Whole Cells and Tissues Published

Understanding cellular architecture is essential for understanding biology. Electron microscopy (EM) uniquely visualizes cellular structures with nanometer resolution. However, traditional methods, such as thin-section EM or EM tomography, have…

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Researchers Overcome Translational Gap By Developing Novel In Vivo Model For The Labeling Of Insulin Secretory Granule Pools

Pancreatic beta cells produce, store and secrete insulin upon elevated blood glucose levels. However, the highly regulated process of insulin secretion, especially its molecular features and the stimuli behind this process have not yet been fully…