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Marcus Conrad Elected to the Leopoldina

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Marcus Conrad Elected to the Leopoldina

Prof. Marcus Conrad has been elected a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. With this prestigious scientific honor, the Academy recognizes his outstanding contributions to the study of regulated cell death and its…

Heat Action Day 2026: WHO Presents New Guidance for Health-Related Heat Action Plans

Climate & Health, Environmental Health, EPI,

Heat Action Day 2026: WHO Presents New Guidance for Health-Related Heat Action Plans

On 11 June 2026, the nationwide Heat Action Day will take place in Germany under the motto “Preparing together for extreme heat.” The day aims to raise awareness of the health risks posed by extreme heat and strengthen measures to protect the…

HAICON 2026: Workshops & Tutorials Day at Helmholtz Munich

Events, AI, Computational Health,

HAICON 2026: Workshops & Tutorials Day at Helmholtz Munich

From 8 to 11 June 2026, HAICON 2026 will bring together researchers, developers and practitioners from academia and industry in Munich to discuss the latest developments and applications of artificial intelligence. Organized by Helmholtz AI, the…

Hungarian Government Appoints Péter Horváth as State Secretary for Science Policy and Innovation

Computational Health, AIH,

Hungarian Government Appoints Péter Horváth as State Secretary for Science Policy and Innovation

The newly formed Hungarian government has appointed Dr. Péter Horváth as State Secretary for Science Policy and Innovation. The internationally recognized computer scientist and AI researcher combines scientific excellence with extensive experience…

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Environmental Health, PGSB,

Decoding the Hop Genome to Help Protect the Future of Beer in a Warming World

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, Hopsteiner and Carlsberg Research Laboratory have unveiled the most detailed genetic map of hops ever created – a major step toward protecting one of beer’s key ingredients from the growing impacts of climate…

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Transfer, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, VIRO,

Helmholtz Munich Technologies and Champalimaud Foundation TCR Assets Support Cellular Immunotherapy Research

Helmholtz Munich has licensed fusion receptor technologies to the Champalimaud Foundation, where they are being used together with newly acquired T cell receptor assets to support research into engineered T cell therapies.

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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…

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…

Portrait of 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…

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