Marie Curie Statue

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDOT, Stem Cells,

Two MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Awarded to Researchers at Helmholtz Munich

Dr. Robert Frömel and Dr. Hossam Montaser have been awarded Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships. Over a period of two years, the EU funded fellowships will support their independent research projects on gene regulation in brain…

Schematic of host-cell manipulation by pathogen effectors. Diverse pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites, deploy effector proteins into host cells to hijack cellular processes, thereby promoting pathogen survival and subverting immune responses.

Publicaton in Cell - Systematic discovery of pathogen effector functions across human pathogens and pathways

Pachano T, Leng H, Dugied G, Tribble T, Loubiere V, Lee Y, Rauh F, Manon V, Yuan K, Nurtanto J, Schleiffer A, Young V, Weller B, Lyons EA, Hass MR, Kottyan LC, Weirauch MT, Fuxman Bass JI, Newton HJ, Ensminger AW, Falter-Braun P, Chen J, Schramek D,…

Cover of the Pixi book from Carlsen, which describes type 1 diabetes.

Public Engagement, Diabetes,

Pixi Wissen Book: Type 1 Diabetes at School

The new Pixi Wissen book, “Finn and the Sleepover – Type 1 Diabetes at School”, demonstrates how research can be translated into practical resources for everyday life. Together with partners, Helmholtz Munich has developed a scientifically grounded,…

A close-up visualization of the CRISPR Cas9 mechanism at work, showcasing the intricate molecular interactions involved in gene editing.

New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF,

New CRISPR Method Makes It Possible to Control Protein Production in Cells

A research team led by Prof. Stefan Stricker at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University has developed TAPIR, a CRISPR-based technology that enables precise control of protein production in cells. The method provides new insights into the…

Portrait of Michael Witting

Core Facilities, Awards & Grants,

Michael Witting Receives Metabolomics Society Medal 2026

Dr. Michael Witting has been awarded the Metabolomics Society Medal 2026. The international scientific society recognizes his contributions to the advancement and application of metabolomics methodologies. The medal was presented during the opening…

Porträt Steffen Schneider

Awards & Grants, Computational Health, ICB,

Steffen Schneider Admitted to the Young Academy

Dr. Steffen Schneider of Helmholtz Munich and KI macht Schule gGmbH has been admitted as a new member of the Young Academy. Working at the interface of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and statistical modelling, Schneider joins the Academy's…