Jahresrückblick 2024

Helmholtz Munich in 2024

Explore our Year-in-Review webpage for 2024’s key moments, achievements, and insights shaping the future.

Explore our Year-in-Review webpage for 2024’s key moments, achievements, and insights shaping the future.

Our 2024 Highlights: Watch the Video

Here’s a glimpse of our 2024 highlights - don’t miss out!

Our Year-in-Review webpage was designed to highlight the key moments and achievements of 2024. It serves as a reflection on the progress and milestones reached across our organization. On this page, you’ll find a compelling video summarizing the year’s highlights, along with news and insights from our scientific departments. 

Diabetes Center

Inceptor proteins

Transfer, New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDR,

Inceptor Regulates Insulin Homeostasis: A New Approach for Diabetes Therapies

In 2021, a research team led by Prof. Heiko Lickert from Helmholtz Munich discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor "Inceptor" and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway. Now, the researchers have unlocked another, even more…

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Events, Public Engagement, Diabetes, IDF,

World Diabetes Day on November 14: Focus On Education and Early Detection of Diabetes

Almost nine million people are living with type 1 diabetes worldwide. Although this disease can be a life-threatening, it often goes unnoticed and is diagnosed too late. Yet type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed early, long before symptoms appear, by a…

Veranstaltung im Bergson_Abnehmspritze_Matthias Tschöp_Matthias Blüher

Events, Public Engagement, Diabetes, HI-MAG,

Helmholtz Munich at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk: From Concept to Reality – The Journey of the Weight Loss Injection

On October 22, science and culture converged in an exciting collaboration between Helmholtz Munich and the Bergson Kunstkraftwerk. At the inaugural event of the three-part Bergson Academy series, experts from Helmholtz Munich, along with a patient,…

RNA research and therapy

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDF,

Funding for MicroRNA Research to Enhance Therapies in Type 1 Diabetes

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, a partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, has announced funding for a cutting-edge research project led by researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the…

Porträt Maria Keller

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG,

Maria Keller receives the 2024 Research Prize of the German Obesity Society

Dr Maria Keller, project leader at the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) of Helmholtz Munich in Leipzig, has been awarded this year's research prize of the German Obesity Society (DAG) for her work in the field…

Maus Türöffnertag 2024

Public Engagement, Diabetes, TDI, IDO, IDF, IDC,

Helmholtz Munich Opened Its Doors for "The Mouse"

Every year on October 3rd, the German broadcaster WDR organizes the event "Doors Open with The Mouse." This year, 770 companies and research institutions across Germany participated, welcoming children and parents under the theme "Working Together."…

Leg muscles

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDC,

DFG Funds HyperMet

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded nearly five million euros to fund a four-year research project on metabolic health, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with significant involvement from Helmholtz Munich. Researchers from…

Rachmiel Levine Award for Anette-Gabriele Ziegler

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDF,

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler Awarded Prestigious Rachmiel Levine Medal

Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Director of the Helmholtz Munich Institute for Diabetes Research, was awarded the 2024 Rachmiel Levine Medal by City of Hope - a prominent biomedical research and treatment institution in the United States, especially…

HeIDi_Winners

Events, Diabetes, IDC,

11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference Highlights Metabolic Research Innovations

The 11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference, held from September 23 to 25, 2024, in Munich, gathered leading international experts to discuss advancements in diabetes and metabolic research. Hosted by Stephan Herzig, Maria Rohm, and Mauricio Berriel Diaz…

M07JV3.jpg AI in Medicine

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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Diabetes, IDF,

Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes: New Position Paper Published

Experts from the Helmholtz Munich-led Fr1daPlex initiative, the Bavarian Professional Association of Pediatricians (BVKJ), and PaedNetz Bayern e.V. have published a new position paper providing a detailed evaluation of an islet autoantibody screening…

MA-Foto Bilal Sheikh

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG,

Bilal Sheikh Awarded Henriette-Herz Scout 2024

Dr. Bilal Sheikh, group leader of the Young Investigator’s group “Vascular Epigenetics” at the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research, has been selected as a Henriette-Herz Scout by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.…

Kinder in einem Labor machen Experimente

Events, Public Engagement, IDR,

Experiencing Science: From Research to Community

This summer and fall, Helmholtz Munich will participate in three major community events in Munich: the FORSCHA, the OBEN OHNE Festival, and the Maus Türöffner-Tag. These engagements highlight Helmholtz Munich’s commitment to fostering public interest…

6 well plate - cellcuture with medium

Transfer, IDR, VIRO,

Helmholtz Munich contributes to the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies

On June 12, 2024, the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies was unveiled at the Futurium in Berlin.

Metabolische Kammern am HI-MAG eröffnet

Events, Awards & Grants, HI-MAG,

Metabolic chambers inaugurated at HI-MAG - new research opportunities for analyzing human energy metabolism

At the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) in Leipzig, two metabolic chambers for humans have been constructed with the objective of determining the influence of obesity and other metabolic diseases on energy…

Artwork features an allegorical representation of a fertilization event

New Research Findings, Diabetes,

Father's Diet Before Conception Influences Children's Health

A recent study conducted by Helmholtz Munich and the German Center for Diabetes Research provides new insights into how fathers' diets and overweight can affect their children's health even before conception. The findings of the study can help…

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…

Anette G. Ziegler_84_KI-Erweiterung

Awards & Grants, IDF,

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler receives the Paul Langerhans Medal

This year, the highest award of the German Diabetes Association (DDG) – the Paul Langerhans Medal – is awarded to Prof. Dr. med. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler. The Director of the Institute of Diabetes Research at Helmholtz Munich and scientist at the…

Happy millennial african american mother kissing little child, enjoy relax together, have fun in bedroom interior

New Research Findings, IDF,

SARS-CoV-2 and Type 1 Diabetes in Children: New Study Aims to Explore the Relationship

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that leads to disrupted glucose metabolism. It requires lifelong insulin therapy. The Global Platform for the Prevention of Autoimmune Diabetes (GPPAD) collaborates within a European network to develop new…

Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler

Diabetes, IDF,

Prediction and Prevention are Key for Counteracting Type 1 Diabetes

Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler about her contribution to novel therapies for type 1 diabetes.

Expert Hour 4

Events, Public Engagement, Diabetes, HI-MAG, IDR,

Helmholtz Munich at the German Parliament: Breakthroughs in Common Diseases: Obesity and Diabetes

During the 2nd Helmholtz Munich Expert Hour on April 10, 2024, representatives from politics and science gathered once again to discuss pressing health issues and stay informed about the latest developments in research. The topic "When will diabetes…

Prof. Stephan Herzig

Diabetes, IDC,

Fasting for Health: When Metabolism and Internal Clock are aligned

Prof. Stephan Herzig explains why intermittent fasting with conscious breaks of eating helps to bring the metabolism into harmony with the body's internal rhythm and thus improve health and prevent diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,…

Human adipocyte

New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDO,

Scientists Reveal Adipocyte's Metabolic Role and Identify Treatment Targets

Recent research underscores the critical role of adipocytes in storing fat, vital for organismal survival. Dysfunctional adipocytes can lead to metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, highlighting the importance of…

Mitarbeiterin-/PI-Foto Antje Körner

Awards & Grants, HI-MAG,

Obesity Prize for Excellence for Antje Körner

Prof. Antje Körner, Head of the Metabolism Division at the Helmholtz Institute of Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) at Helmholtz Munich and Professor of Metabolic Research at Leipzig University’s Faculty of Medicine, has been named as…

INFRAFRONTIER EU-Project

Awards & Grants,

INFRAFRONTIER Achieves ERIC Status: Advancing Biomedical Research in Europe

INFRAFRONTIER, a leading player in biomedical research infrastructure, headquartered at Helmholtz Munich, was officially declared as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) by the European Commission. This milestone represents a…

IDR Beta cell Heterogeneity

New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDR, IDO,

Rising Focus on 'Inceptor' as a Type 2 Diabetes Therapeutic Target

Research targeting the insulin-inhibitory receptor, called inceptor, unveils promising avenues for beta cell protection, offering hope for causal diabetes therapy. A novel study in mice with diet-induced obesity demonstrates that the knock-out of…

Gender Equality

Diabetes, IDR, IDO, IDM,

Striving for Optimal Healthcare

Sex-Specific Research

Environmental Health Center

Helminth Worm In Macrophage Generated By AI

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, IAF,

Unlocking Worm Strategies: A Path to Innovative Vaccines and Therapies

A research team led by Prof. Julia Esser-von Bieren from the Center of Allergy and Environment (ZAUM) at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich, as well as the University of Lausanne (UNIL) has uncovered a molecular strategy employed…

Dr. med. habil. Katharina Lechner, Medical Lead of the KORA Digital-Fit Intervention Study, Helmholtz Munich

EPI,

Genes and Lifestyle Are Both Crucial for Personalized Prevention

Katharina Lechner's goal is to help people age healthily. That's why she focuses on personalized prevention strategies. Find here how she plans to implement these and make them accessible to everyone.

Munich-Chicago-Lung-Conference-2024-Gruppenbild

Events, Environmental Health, EPI, LHI,

Second Munich-Chicago Lung Conference Highlights Environmental Risks and Disease Heterogeneity

Leading lung health experts from the U.S. and Europe gathered in Hohenkammer, near Munich, for the second edition of the Munich-Chicago Lung Conference. Building on last year’s success in Chicago, this year’s event continued to push the boundaries of…

WBGU_Uebergabe_2024_Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann

Public Engagement, Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, IEM,

Advising With Foresight: Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann Reappointed to the WBGU

Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann has been reappointed for a second consecutive term to the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU). This reappointment underscores the crucial role of environmental medicine in scientific policy advising. Over the…

Woman with bottle of water suffering from heat stroke outdoors

Climate & Health, Public Engagement, In Media, Environmental Health, EPI, IEM,

Lancet Countdown 2024: Action Needed to Protect Health in the Face of Climate Change

The 2024 global Lancet Countdown report on climate change and health underscores that the adverse effects of the climate crisis have reached unprecedented levels worldwide – especially concerning human health. Researchers from Helmholtz Munich…

Dürre Landschaft

Environmental Health, IEM,

Global Water Shortage: WBGU Calls for Climate-Resilient Water Management

In its new report “Water in a Heated World”, the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) warns of an increasing worsening of global water emergencies. The experts, including Helmholtz Munich researcher Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, presented…

Heavy rainfall

Climate & Health, New Research Findings, Environmental Health, EPI,

Extreme Rainfall Poses Health Risks

An international study led by Helmholtz Munich investigates the health consequences of heavy rainfall events. Researchers analyzed the relationship between precipitation patterns and mortality rates at 645 locations across 34 countries from 1980 to…

Stickstofftanks

Environmental Health, EPI,

Germany’s Largest Biorepository

The largest repository of human biosamples in Germany is located at the Helmholtz Munich campus. It features cutting-edge robotics and stores a valuable scientific collection at extremely low temperatures of up to -180°C. Researchers use these…

DNA Helix Lila Pink

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, LHI,

DNA Repair Mechanisms: Varun Kumar Receives DFG Grant

Dr. Varun Kumar from Helmholtz Munich has been awarded a grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) to study how cells repair damaged DNA, with a focus on a protein called nuclear RAGE (nRAGE). This funding will support research aimed at…

A highmagnification image of a cell with brightlylabeled ubiquitin molecules busy marking target proteins for degradation Von Justlight

Awards & Grants, LHI,

Helmholtz Munich Contributes Expertise to Multi-Million DFG Project

A new project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) with an 18-million-euro grant is exploring the potential of the ubiquitin system for cancer therapies. Led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), this four-year research initiative…

Quadratisches Format - ERC Logo

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…

Large city with visible air pollution and smog or fog

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, EPI,

Air Pollution and Mortality: Global Study Reveals Persistent Health Risks Despite Declining Pollutant Levels

Even when air pollutant concentrations decrease, the health risks posed by these pollutants can remain consistently high. This is the conclusion of an international study recently conducted under the leadership of researchers from Helmholtz Munich. A…

Lena Cords

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, PRM,

German Study Prize of the Körber Foundation Awarded to Lena Cords

Dr. Lena Cords, a researcher at Helmholtz Munich, has been awarded the German Study Prize by the Körber Foundation in the category of natural and technical sciences for her doctoral thesis at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. The prize is…

Wheat field

Environmental Health, PGSB,

Staple Foods With Reasons for Concern

How researchers from Helmholtz Munich are making wheat, oats, barley, and co. fit for the future.

High-Salt Diet

Environmental Health, COMI, IAF,

A High-Salt Diet Can Trigger Asthma

Knowledge bites about the impact of high-salt diet on allergic asthma and the driving force of these new insights on personalized medicin. Learn about the latest findings in an interview with Prof. Francesca Alessandrini.

The research results…

Pollen Measuring Device

AI, Environmental Health, IEM,

With the Help of AI: Additional Pollen Measuring Device Provides Details in Real-Time

Environmental scientists in Augsburg from IEM / Helmholtz Munich and the University Hospital Augsburg are now using a cutting-edge measuring device capable of detecting complex aerosols, among them for example very small pollen, or other particles.…

Heat and Health

Climate & Health, Environmental Health, EPI,

New Study on the Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Health

Helmholtz Munich is researching how heat and cold affect people with chronic diseases as part of the Augsburg KORA Study.

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Environmental Health, EPI, LHI,

Heat – When Temperatures Impacts Health

Driven by climate change, heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and prolonged in Germany. Especially for older adults, children, and people with pre-existing conditions, extreme heat can pose a health risk.

Prof. Dr. Annette Peters

Environmental Health, EPI,

Long-Term Health Studies Show Effects of Heat with Evidence

Interview with Prof. Annette Peters about how to protect yourself better against heat.

 

Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann

Environmental Health, IEM,

Did you know? What makes you Resilient to Heat and Climate Change?

Interview with Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann about healthcare and resilience to heat and other effects of climate change.

 

Schlafmangel

Climate & Health, New Research Findings, EPI, IEM,

Night-time heat significantly increases the risk of stroke

In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute to the development of preventive measures: With them, the…

Kids Nature

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, COMI,

New Study: Rural Environment and Long-Term Asthma Prevention

A new research initiative, spearheaded by Prof. Michael Schloter in collaboration with Dr. Laura Wengenroth from the LMU Hospital Munich, is dedicated to exploring how the rural environment provides long-term protection against asthma and allergies.…

Fallen Leaves

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, BGC,

A Chemical Mystery Solved: The Reaction Explaining Large Carbon Sinks

A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for over 50 years has finally been solved. A team from Helmholtz Munich and Linköping University, Sweden, has discovered that a certain type of chemical reaction can explain why organic matter found…

Prof. Önder Yildirim

Environmental Health, LHI,

What you eat is what you breathe

Interview with Prof. Önder Yildirim about nutrition and COPD.

Asthma medicine inhaler

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, IAF, IAP,

Asthma in Children: Researchers Envision Novel Drug to Reduce the Risk of the Disease

Scientists have reached a milestone in the research of childhood asthma. For the first time, they have clarified how a certain genetic defect in children initially leads to frequent infections and later to asthma. The study, published in the American…

Prof. Markus Diefenbacher

Environmental Health, LHI,

Tracking Down the Genetics of Tumors

An interview with Prof. Markus Diefenbacher, new Principal Investigator (PI) at the Helmholtz Munich Institute for Lung Health and Immunity

Portrait Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann

Environmental Health, IEM,

Resilient to Climate Change and Preventing Allergies

Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann explains how climate change affects our health. The environmental medicine specialist focuses on the prevention of allergic diseases such as hay fever and neurodermatitis.

Eröffnung Labor Augsburg

Events, Transfer, Environmental Health, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics,

Pandemic Preparedness: New High-Tech Laboratory in Augsburg

EU Project PerForM-REACT Strengthens Pandemic Preparedness Efforts

 

On March 11, 2024, the inauguration of the expanded safety laboratory in Augsburg marked a milestone within the EU-funded "PerForM-REACT" project, aimed at enhancing pandemic…

Porträt Maja Funk_Banner

Environmental Health, LHI,

Exploring the Links Between Ageing, Environmental Stress and Lung Diseases

How do ageing and environmental stress promote chronic inflammatory diseases? Maja Funk, new PI at the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI) at Helmholtz Munich is getting to the bottom of this question. Together with her team, she investigates…

Brustkrebs Mammographie

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, IEM,

Disturbed Skin Flora Increases the Risk of Radiodermatitis

Many cancer patients develop severe dermatitis during radiotherapy. Which factors increase the risk of such radiodermatitis has only been partially understood up until now. A pilot study at the University of Augsburg, Helmholtz Munich, and the…

Large lesions represent lung tumours

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, LHI,

Cross-Country Collaboration: Targeting Resistant Cancers with New Therapeutics

A collaborative research project between scientists from Helmholtz Munich, Goethe University Frankfurt, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, and Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, on “Understanding and Targeting…

Computational Health Center

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…

Microscopic image of a brain organoid, cross section.

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…

Generated Image

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.

KI Bioengineering

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…

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.

Scanpy - visual

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…

ehrapy logo

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…

Quadratisches Format - ERC Logo

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…

M07JV3.jpg AI in Medicine

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…

Futuristic medical concept with red human lungs

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…

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…

Porträt Holger Prokisch_KI-Erweiterung

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…

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…

3D illustration of Heart, medical concept.

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.

Ki - Künstliche Intelligenz verbessert Diagnose und Therapie

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…

Porträt Julia Schnabel_Ki-Erweiterung

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…

Generated image

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.

Artificial intelligence in humanoid head with neural network thinks. AI with Digital Brain is learning processing big data, analysis information. Face of cyber mind. Technology background concept.

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…

Labor Drug Discovery

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…

Theis_Eskofier

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…

Munich Health Foundation Model Symposium_with black

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…

Bioengineering Center

Microscopic View of Coronavirus

New Research Findings, Bioengineering, iBIO,

Long COVID: SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Accumulation Linked to Long-Lasting Brain Effects

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) have identified a mechanism that may explain the neurological symptoms of Long COVID. The study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in the brain’s protective…

Ali Ertürk_KI-Erweiterung für Website

Awards & Grants, ITERM,

Ali Ertürk Wins 2024 Falling Walls Award

Prof. Ali Ertürk from Helmholtz Munich and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU) has won the 2024 Falling Walls Award in Life Sciences for his pioneering research that integrates advanced tissue clearing techniques with AI. This breakthrough…

Screenshot Video AI Human Body

Bioengineering, IBMI,

The Light that Listens to Health and Disease

The research of Prof. Dr. Vasilis Ntziachristos and his team leads to novel, groundbreaking medical imaging tools. Their non-invasive technologies unveil crucial health and disease details that can empower doctors to identify and address diseases at…

DELiVR mouse brain

New Research Findings, Bioengineering, ITERM,

Advanced Brain Science Without Coding Expertise

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the LMU University Hospital Munich introduce DELiVR, offering a new AI-based approach to the complex task of brain cell mapping. The deep learning tool democratizes advanced neuroscience by eliminating the need for…

New method makes room for DNA insertions

New Research Findings, ISBM,

Expanding the gene editing toolbox

New method makes room for DNA insertions

Molecular Targets and Therapeutics Center

Eppstein Barr Virus

Transfer, New Research Findings, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics,

Start-up EBViously founded

EBViously, a spin-off of Helmholtz Munich, officially started operations on 11 November 2024. The company is developing a preventive vaccine against diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The aim is to protect people from a range of serious…

Kurt Schmoller

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

ERC Consolidator Grant Awarded to Kurt Schmoller for Mitochondrial DNA Research

Dr. Kurt Schmoller from the Institute of Functional Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant. This significant recognition supports outstanding mid-career researchers in…

Apoptosis process in a cell

Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Ferroptosis: Controlling Life or Death of Cells

Cell death is indispensable to life, as it ensures the removal of damaged or unnecessary cells. Among the many ways a cell can die, ferroptosis is a unique and regulated form of cell death. This process plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of…

Marcus Conrad

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Award-Winning Ferroptosis Expert Marcus Conrad

Prof. Marcus Conrad, Director of the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death at Helmholtz Munich, was awarded the ECDO Honorary Award 2024 for his pioneering research on ferroptosis. He has been a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)…

Marcus Conrad Galenus-Preis

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Marcus Conrad Wins Galenus Award for Ferroptosis Research

Prof. Marcus Conrad, Director at the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death at Helmholtz Munich, has been awarded the Galenus-von-Pergamon Award in the category of Basic Research. The honor recognizes his pioneering contributions to the field of…

Events, Stem Cells, IES, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

2nd Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology - a Great Success

The second "Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology: A Hands-on Expedition", organized by the Helmholtz Munich Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES) and the Institute of Functional Epigenetics (IFE) in collaboration with the life science…

Quadratisches Format - ERC Logo

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…

Michael Sattler

Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, STB,

Unlocking the Future of Personalized Medicine

Prof. Michael Sattler on exploring the impact of understanding molecular disease mechanisms and advancing personalized therapies.

6 well plate - cellcuture with medium

Transfer, IDR, VIRO,

Helmholtz Munich contributes to the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies

On June 12, 2024, the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapies was unveiled at the Futurium in Berlin.

Group Picture Regenerar

Awards & Grants, ISF, STB,

Three million euros for European research initiative to develop new technology to regenerate the brain

Over the next four years, Helmholtz Munich participates in a European research consortium, aiming to develop an innovative technology that could boost the regeneration of neurons in diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options. The…

The X-ray of the human brain closeup image

Transfer, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, STB,

First Patient Administered New Drug for Brain Tumor Treatment

In an ongoing phase 1 clinical trial targeting malignant glioblastoma, the initial patient has received a dosage of a novel drug candidate, derived from an antibody originating at Helmholtz Munich. This innovative compound, coupled with a…

Picture with Cas13d-NCS for Press Release in Cell Discovery 2024

New Research Findings, IDG, VIRO,

Innovative Antiviral Defense With New CRISPR Tool

The rise of RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 highlights the need for new ways to fight them. RNA-targeting tools like CRISPR/Cas13 are powerful but inefficient in the cytoplasm of cells, where many RNA viruses replicate. Scientists from Helmholtz Munich…

Close-up medical syringe with a vaccine.

Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, VIRO,

On the Trail of New Vaccines

Several research groups at Helmholtz Munich are working on innovative vaccines. Two of them are about to clear a crucial hurdle before approval - fighting the Epstein-Barr virus and Hepatitis B. But how do researchers develop a vaccine?

Eröffnung Labor Augsburg

Events, Transfer, Environmental Health, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics,

Pandemic Preparedness: New High-Tech Laboratory in Augsburg

EU Project PerForM-REACT Strengthens Pandemic Preparedness Efforts

 

On March 11, 2024, the inauguration of the expanded safety laboratory in Augsburg marked a milestone within the EU-funded "PerForM-REACT" project, aimed at enhancing pandemic…

Nucleosome

New Research Findings, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

Decoding the Language of Epigenetic Modifications

Epigenetic changes play important roles in cancer, metabolic and aging-related diseases, but also during loss of resilience as they cause the genetic material to be incorrectly interpreted in affected cells. A major study by scientists at Helmholtz…

test vitro Hepatitis B HBV to the hand in glove on a blue background

Transfer, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, VIRO,

Therapeutic Vaccine for Chronic Hepatitis B Enters Clinical Trial

TherVacB, a novel therapeutic vaccine to combat chronic hepatitis B, entered the first clinical trial. The vaccine was designed and developed under the leadership of Helmholtz Munich. This phase 1a clinical trial is conducted at the Division of…

Stem Cell Center

Leibniz-Preisträgerin 2025_© DFG  David Ausserhofer Kopie_KI-Erweiterung des Hintergrundes

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, IES,

Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla Awarded the Leibniz Prize 2025

International Top Scientist from Helmholtz Munich Honored with Germany's Most Prestigious Research Award

 

Verleihung_Bayerischer Verdienstorden_Magdalena Götz

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF,

Magdalena Götz Awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit

Prof. Magdalena Götz, Director of the Stem Cell Center and the Institute for Stem Cell Research at Helmholtz Munich, LMU Professor and Principal Investigator and Board Member of the SyNergy Cluster of Excellence, has been awarded the Bavarian Order…

Events, Stem Cells, IES, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

2nd Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology - a Great Success

The second "Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology: A Hands-on Expedition", organized by the Helmholtz Munich Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES) and the Institute of Functional Epigenetics (IFE) in collaboration with the life science…

Quadratisches Format - ERC Logo

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…

Neuronen Nervenzellen

New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, Pioneer Campus,

Key Mechanisms Identified for the Regeneration of Neurons

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) have shown how glial cells are reprogrammed into neurons via epigenetic modifications.

Group Picture Regenerar

Awards & Grants, ISF, STB,

Three million euros for European research initiative to develop new technology to regenerate the brain

Over the next four years, Helmholtz Munich participates in a European research consortium, aiming to develop an innovative technology that could boost the regeneration of neurons in diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options. The…

Helen Pynor Artist in Residence_KI-Erweiterung

Awards & Grants, IES,

Breaking Boundaries Between Art and Sciences

Fostering creativity and out-of-the-box thinking – this is one of the key goals of the EU-funded project RepliFate spearheaded by Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla at Helmholtz Munich. The multidisciplinary and intersectoral consortium focuses on…

Picture with Cas13d-NCS for Press Release in Cell Discovery 2024

New Research Findings, IDG, VIRO,

Innovative Antiviral Defense With New CRISPR Tool

The rise of RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 highlights the need for new ways to fight them. RNA-targeting tools like CRISPR/Cas13 are powerful but inefficient in the cytoplasm of cells, where many RNA viruses replicate. Scientists from Helmholtz Munich…

Götz Header

Stem Cells, ISF,

Curing the Brain With Cell Replacement Therapy

Prof. Magdalena Götz about the fascinating research on reprogramming glia cells and cell replacement therapy in the field of brain injuries

Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla im Interview

Stem Cells, IES,

Empowering Cells’ and Scientists’ Potential for Cell Therapies

Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla about empowering a team and her enthusiasm for epigenetics.

Magdalena Goetz Hector Wissenschaftspreis

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF,

Magdalena Götz Receives Hector Science Award

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz has been awarded this year's 150,000 euro science prize by the Hector Foundation. The jury is thus recognizing the neurobiologist's outstanding research achievements.

Helmholtz Pioneer Campus

Life Science Factory Eröffnung Laborsicht

Transfer, Pioneer Campus,

Life Science Factory Expands: New Innovation Hub Opens in Munich in Cooperation with Helmholtz Munich

The Life Science Factory has opened its new site on the Helmholtz campus in Munich. Beginning in 2025, around 1,800 square meters of state-of-the-art laboratories and a flexible co-working space will be available for life science start-ups and…

HMGU_Icon_Pioneer_Campus

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,…

Neuronen Nervenzellen

New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, Pioneer Campus,

Key Mechanisms Identified for the Regeneration of Neurons

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) have shown how glial cells are reprogrammed into neurons via epigenetic modifications.

HMGU_Icon_Pioneer_Campus

Featured Publication, Pioneer Campus,

Cryo-ET Sheds Light on Inner Working of Cells

A recent review published in Current Opinion in Cell Biology, authored by Jonathan Schneider and Dr. Marion Jasnin from the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus at Helmholtz Munich, illuminates the capabilities of cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) in unraveling…

HMGU_Icon_Pioneer_Campus

Featured Publication, Pioneer Campus,

Decoding Liver Cells: Hepatocyte Polyploidy Emerges as Vital Shield Against Aging

Helmholtz Munich researcher Celia Martinez-Jimenez, principal investigator at the Pioneer Campus in the research group “Molecular Ageing”, and her team have unraveled the enigmatic world of hepatocyte polyploidy—a genomic phenomenon that proved to…

HMGU_Icon_Pioneer_Campus

Featured Publication, Pioneer Campus,

Vascular Research: Introducing Microfluidic Vessel-on-Chip Platform

At the helm of a new era in vascular research, Prof. Matthias Meier and his team at the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus (HPC) at Helmholtz Munich, introduce a cutting-edge microfluidic vessel-on-chip technology. This innovation leverages human stem cells to…

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…

Janna Nawroth

Awards & Grants, Pioneer Campus,

Volkswagen Foundation Supports Helmholtz Munich Researcher Janna Nawroth

Pioneer Campus researcher Janna Nawroth has secured 497.300 euros from the Volkswagen Foundation for a two-year project that focuses on investigating the role of motile cilia in the brain.

Awards & Grants

Leibniz-Preisträgerin 2025_© DFG  David Ausserhofer Kopie_KI-Erweiterung des Hintergrundes

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, IES,

Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla Awarded the Leibniz Prize 2025

International Top Scientist from Helmholtz Munich Honored with Germany's Most Prestigious Research Award

 

Kurt Schmoller

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

ERC Consolidator Grant Awarded to Kurt Schmoller for Mitochondrial DNA Research

Dr. Kurt Schmoller from the Institute of Functional Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant. This significant recognition supports outstanding mid-career researchers in…

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…

Marcus Conrad

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Award-Winning Ferroptosis Expert Marcus Conrad

Prof. Marcus Conrad, Director of the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death at Helmholtz Munich, was awarded the ECDO Honorary Award 2024 for his pioneering research on ferroptosis. He has been a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)…

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…

KI Bioengineering

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…

WBGU_Uebergabe_2024_Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann

Public Engagement, Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, IEM,

Advising With Foresight: Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann Reappointed to the WBGU

Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann has been reappointed for a second consecutive term to the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU). This reappointment underscores the crucial role of environmental medicine in scientific policy advising. Over the…

RNA research and therapy

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDF,

Funding for MicroRNA Research to Enhance Therapies in Type 1 Diabetes

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, a partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, has announced funding for a cutting-edge research project led by researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the…

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…

Marcus Conrad Galenus-Preis

Awards & Grants, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, MCD,

Marcus Conrad Wins Galenus Award for Ferroptosis Research

Prof. Marcus Conrad, Director at the Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death at Helmholtz Munich, has been awarded the Galenus-von-Pergamon Award in the category of Basic Research. The honor recognizes his pioneering contributions to the field of…

Porträt Maria Keller

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG,

Maria Keller receives the 2024 Research Prize of the German Obesity Society

Dr Maria Keller, project leader at the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) of Helmholtz Munich in Leipzig, has been awarded this year's research prize of the German Obesity Society (DAG) for her work in the field…

Verleihung_Bayerischer Verdienstorden_Magdalena Götz

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF,

Magdalena Götz Awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit

Prof. Magdalena Götz, Director of the Stem Cell Center and the Institute for Stem Cell Research at Helmholtz Munich, LMU Professor and Principal Investigator and Board Member of the SyNergy Cluster of Excellence, has been awarded the Bavarian Order…

Leg muscles

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDC,

DFG Funds HyperMet

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded nearly five million euros to fund a four-year research project on metabolic health, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with significant involvement from Helmholtz Munich. Researchers from…

Rachmiel Levine Award for Anette-Gabriele Ziegler

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDF,

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler Awarded Prestigious Rachmiel Levine Medal

Prof. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Director of the Helmholtz Munich Institute for Diabetes Research, was awarded the 2024 Rachmiel Levine Medal by City of Hope - a prominent biomedical research and treatment institution in the United States, especially…

DNA Helix Lila Pink

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, LHI,

DNA Repair Mechanisms: Varun Kumar Receives DFG Grant

Dr. Varun Kumar from Helmholtz Munich has been awarded a grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) to study how cells repair damaged DNA, with a focus on a protein called nuclear RAGE (nRAGE). This funding will support research aimed at…

Scanpy - visual

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…

Ali Ertürk_KI-Erweiterung für Website

Awards & Grants, ITERM,

Ali Ertürk Wins 2024 Falling Walls Award

Prof. Ali Ertürk from Helmholtz Munich and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU) has won the 2024 Falling Walls Award in Life Sciences for his pioneering research that integrates advanced tissue clearing techniques with AI. This breakthrough…

A highmagnification image of a cell with brightlylabeled ubiquitin molecules busy marking target proteins for degradation Von Justlight

Awards & Grants, LHI,

Helmholtz Munich Contributes Expertise to Multi-Million DFG Project

A new project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) with an 18-million-euro grant is exploring the potential of the ubiquitin system for cancer therapies. Led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), this four-year research initiative…

Quadratisches Format - ERC Logo

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…

M07JV3.jpg AI in Medicine

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…

Futuristic medical concept with red human lungs

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…

Lena Cords

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, PRM,

German Study Prize of the Körber Foundation Awarded to Lena Cords

Dr. Lena Cords, a researcher at Helmholtz Munich, has been awarded the German Study Prize by the Körber Foundation in the category of natural and technical sciences for her doctoral thesis at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. The prize is…

MA-Foto Bilal Sheikh

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, HI-MAG,

Bilal Sheikh Awarded Henriette-Herz Scout 2024

Dr. Bilal Sheikh, group leader of the Young Investigator’s group “Vascular Epigenetics” at the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research, has been selected as a Henriette-Herz Scout by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.…

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…

Porträt Holger Prokisch_KI-Erweiterung

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…

Metabolische Kammern am HI-MAG eröffnet

Events, Awards & Grants, HI-MAG,

Metabolic chambers inaugurated at HI-MAG - new research opportunities for analyzing human energy metabolism

At the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) in Leipzig, two metabolic chambers for humans have been constructed with the objective of determining the influence of obesity and other metabolic diseases on energy…

Group Picture Regenerar

Awards & Grants, ISF, STB,

Three million euros for European research initiative to develop new technology to regenerate the brain

Over the next four years, Helmholtz Munich participates in a European research consortium, aiming to develop an innovative technology that could boost the regeneration of neurons in diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options. The…

Helen Pynor Artist in Residence_KI-Erweiterung

Awards & Grants, IES,

Breaking Boundaries Between Art and Sciences

Fostering creativity and out-of-the-box thinking – this is one of the key goals of the EU-funded project RepliFate spearheaded by Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla at Helmholtz Munich. The multidisciplinary and intersectoral consortium focuses on…

Anette G. Ziegler_84_KI-Erweiterung

Awards & Grants, IDF,

Anette-Gabriele Ziegler receives the Paul Langerhans Medal

This year, the highest award of the German Diabetes Association (DDG) – the Paul Langerhans Medal – is awarded to Prof. Dr. med. Anette-Gabriele Ziegler. The Director of the Institute of Diabetes Research at Helmholtz Munich and scientist at the…

Porträt Julia Schnabel_Ki-Erweiterung

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…

Kids Nature

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, COMI,

New Study: Rural Environment and Long-Term Asthma Prevention

A new research initiative, spearheaded by Prof. Michael Schloter in collaboration with Dr. Laura Wengenroth from the LMU Hospital Munich, is dedicated to exploring how the rural environment provides long-term protection against asthma and allergies.…

DZD Next Award 2023_KI-Erweiterung

Awards & Grants, Diabetes,

DZD Awards: Honors For Young Helmholtz-Munich Researchers

Every year, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) honors young researchers at the beginning of their careers with a DZD Award. This internal award recognizes outstanding scientific achievements in applied or clinical research presented at…

Generated image

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.

Artificial intelligence in humanoid head with neural network thinks. AI with Digital Brain is learning processing big data, analysis information. Face of cyber mind. Technology background concept.

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…

Mitarbeiterin-/PI-Foto Antje Körner

Awards & Grants, HI-MAG,

Obesity Prize for Excellence for Antje Körner

Prof. Antje Körner, Head of the Metabolism Division at the Helmholtz Institute of Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) at Helmholtz Munich and Professor of Metabolic Research at Leipzig University’s Faculty of Medicine, has been named as…

Successful teamwork in a diverse office

Awards & Grants,

Helmholtz Munich Spearheads the Creation of a Nationwide Postdoc Network in Germany

Helmholtz Munich has successfully secured a substantial €500,000 grant from the Volkswagen Foundation to launch a comprehensive German Postdoc Network. This collaborative venture involves Helmholtz Munich, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry,…

INFRAFRONTIER EU-Project

Awards & Grants,

INFRAFRONTIER Achieves ERIC Status: Advancing Biomedical Research in Europe

INFRAFRONTIER, a leading player in biomedical research infrastructure, headquartered at Helmholtz Munich, was officially declared as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) by the European Commission. This milestone represents a…

Janna Nawroth

Awards & Grants, Pioneer Campus,

Volkswagen Foundation Supports Helmholtz Munich Researcher Janna Nawroth

Pioneer Campus researcher Janna Nawroth has secured 497.300 euros from the Volkswagen Foundation for a two-year project that focuses on investigating the role of motile cilia in the brain.

Magdalena Goetz Hector Wissenschaftspreis

Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF,

Magdalena Götz Receives Hector Science Award

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz has been awarded this year's 150,000 euro science prize by the Hector Foundation. The jury is thus recognizing the neurobiologist's outstanding research achievements.

Large lesions represent lung tumours

Awards & Grants, Environmental Health, LHI,

Cross-Country Collaboration: Targeting Resistant Cancers with New Therapeutics

A collaborative research project between scientists from Helmholtz Munich, Goethe University Frankfurt, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, and Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, on “Understanding and Targeting…