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From excellence in research to medical solutions.

Our cutting-edge research forms the basis for medical innovations. Together with our partners, we are accelerating the transfer of our research to bring new ideas from the laboratories to application even faster.
In addition to implementing innovative diagnostics, medical technologies, sustainable prevention measures and personalized therapeutics, we are shaping a dialogical and interactive transfer of knowledge. In this way, we make a valuable contribution to a healthier society.

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Discover how scientific insights evolve into market-ready solutions. Our commitment to technology transfer builds bridges between research and practice – enabling the sustainable implementation of innovative ideas.

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We bring research into society – in a clear, transparent way and through active exchange with the public. Discover how we foster dialogue and make scientific topics accessible to everyone.

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Helmholtz Munich and the Vector Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen international collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The agreement establishes a formal framework for joint research,…

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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.

With the launch of its first funding period, the M1 – Munich Medicine Alliance is entering its active translation phase in Munich. As part of the “Innovations for Patients” program, the alliance is funding seven research projects with a total of…

Biomedical engineering applies engineering principles to address challenges in medicine and biology. To explore ways of strengthening biomedical engineering as a driver of innovation and growth in Europe, EMBO and the Helmholtz Bioengineering…

Helmholtz Munich and Novartis Biomedical Research are launching a four-year collaboration to advance kidney disease research. Starting in early 2026, the partnership will work to develop an integrated, cross-species “kidney disease atlas” at…

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How can we bring new scientific insights to patients more quickly? At Helmholtz Munich, we work hand in hand with leading clinics across Germany to translate research findings directly and purposefully into new therapeutic approaches — and,…

Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiative

The Helmholtz Association is launching a nationwide biomedical engineering initiative to accelerate technology development and transfer activities. Led by its established Health Centers, “Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering” brings together cutting-edge…

A dynamic web of entities and people working together to foster and advance new ideas, technologies, and solutions.

Helmholtz Munich is partnering with Deep Science Ventures (DSV) and SPRIND, Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation, to support the Venture Science Doctorate (VSD) – a novel doctoral program designed to train scientists to build…

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TherVacB, a novel therapeutic vaccine for chronic hepatitis B developed under the leadership of Helmholtz Munich, has entered its first clinical trial in patients. Following a successful phase 1a trial in healthy volunteers, where the vaccine…

Start of the M1 Munich Medicine Alliance

The M1 Munich Medicine Alliance has officially launched, bringing together the two Munich-based Excellence Universities – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universtiät (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) – along with their associated university…

Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing animal model solutions and services, entered into an exclusive license agreement with Helmholtz Munich to provide preclinical researchers with advanced CRISPR gene editing services. Through this…

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Helmholtz Munich is a partner in four Clusters of Excellence selected for funding under the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments. The projects, each granted a seven-year term, were announced by the German Research…

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A research team from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the TUM University Hospital has developed DeepNeo, an AI-powered algorithm that automates the process of analyzing coronary stents after implantation. The tool…

The Helmholtz Association is pooling its commitment to prevention research with the launch of the Helmholtz Health Prevention Task Force. In a strategy paper published in Nature Medicine, the expert committee outlines initial concepts for more…

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…

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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…

Life Science Factory Eröffnung Laborsicht

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…

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

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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…

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…

Von links nach rechts: Dr. Konrad Schober (Regierungspräsident Oberbayern), Prof. Ulrike Protzer (Direktorin des Instituts für Virologie bei Helmholtz Munich und an der Technischen Universität München (TUM)), Dr. Michael Frieser (Administrativer Geschäftsführer Helmholtz Munich), Barbara Schretter (Regierungspräsidentin Schwaben), Prof. Klaus Markstaller (Ärztlicher Direktor Universitätsklinikum Augsburg), Prof. Andreas Rathgeber (Vizepräsident Universität Augsburg), Dr. Wolfgang Hübschle (Wirtschaftsreferent Stadt Augsburg), Prof. Martina Kadmon (Dekanin medizinische Fakultät Universität Augsburg), Michael Bungarten (Kaufmännischer Direktor Universitätsklinikum Augsburg), Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffman (Direktorin des Helmholtz Munich-Instituts für Umweltmedizin und Professorin für Umweltmedizin an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität 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…

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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…

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2023 has changed the way we treat obesity. A new class of drugs, mimicking a gut hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), is reshaping medicine and improving many people’s lives globally. GLP-1 drugs do not only induce significant weight loss,…

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Innovations and transfer are specifically promoted at Helmholtz Munich.

In collaboration with Helmholtz Munich, Medigene is expanding its portfolio of costimulatory switch proteins in the field of cancer immunotherapy. By expanding the license field, these specialized proteins, initially developed by Helmholtz Munich,…

The Life Science Factory incubator initiated by Sartorius in Göttingen and the top biomedical research center Helmholtz Munich are entering into a strategic partnership to support spin-offs in the life sciences. Within this framework, the Life…

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"M1 - Munich Medicine Alliance" established as a strategic alliance for excellence in healthcare in Munich.

The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus was officially inaugurated today under the slogan "ENGINEERING THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE". Commissioning this new state-of-the-art research facility is a significant milestone for young talents in medical research and…

Prof. Reinhard Zeidler about hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the most common and malignant form of brain tumor and how he accelerates the development of antibodies into application.

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Helmholtz Munich and Medigene AG expand their partnership in order to further discover and develop T-cell immunotherapies for solid tumors. Medigene acquired from Helmholtz Munich the exclusive, worldwide rights to the CD40L-CD28 Costimulatory Switch…

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In the 2025/26 school year, the clever.gesund school competition invites students to develop and implement creative health projects at their schools. Participants can win cash prizes of up to €500. The competition not only encourages children and…

The hands-on fair “FORSCHA – Munich Science Days” (“FORSCHA – Münchner Wissenschaftstage”) was a great success, attracting many visitors to Schwanthaler Höhe in Munich. School classes and visitors of all ages were able to explore the world of science…

The medical treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Innovative drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide – often referred to as "weight-loss injections" – mimic the action of specific gut…

How to Harness Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Dr. Steffen Schneider explains the opportunities that AI technologies like machine learning offer – especially when this know-how is taught as early as school. For example, AI can help…

AHA – The Science Communication Hub, a Bavaria-wide initiative has been launched to unite science communication activities for greater impact and make scientific knowledge more accessible to the public. As a co-founding member, Helmholtz Munich is…

More and more women are affected by diabetes during pregnancy. Whether type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy - the diagnosis brings with it many questions and challenges. The new special podcast series…

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In a world where scientific innovation is increasingly interconnected, the RepliFate-Artist in Residence program seeks to further unite the realms of art and science. Led by Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla at Helmholtz Munich and supported by…

On April 8, 2025, more than 330 individuals affected by lung diseases – as well as their families – participated in the online Lung Patient Forum. The event offered attendees the opportunity to submit questions directly to leading pulmonary experts,…

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On Girls’ Day 2025, Helmholtz Munich opens its laboratories to welcome 25 female students for an exciting day as young researchers. Three of our research institutes provide exclusive insights into their work, demonstrating how science helps us better…

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On March 11th, Helmholtz Munich brought together successful and inspiring women from science and business for a dynamic exchange on leadership.

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In line with World Obesity Day, the Helmholtz Munich information portal diabinfo.de now provides comprehensive new information on obesity. In addition to content on the prevalence, risk factors, causes, and diagnosis of obesity, the portal also…

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Helmholtz Munich has opened the exhibition STEM Passion at the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of outstanding female scientists and highlights the…

Diversity Audit des Stifterverbands "Vielfalt Gestalten"

Helmholtz Munich has been awarded the "Shaping Diversity" certificate by the Stifterverband. This recognition honors the research institution's commitment to embracing diversity as an opportunity and leveraging it for organizational development.

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The earlier people start practicing a healthy lifestyle, the greater the benefits. This is why children and young people in particular should be strengthened in their health literacy - this is the central goal of the clever.gesund program. After a…

Do you know how powerful your body is? Dive into this question and more at “Stem Cells, the Genies of the Body,” an interactive exhibition opening at the Deutsches Museum’s Science Communication Lab. Created by scientists from the Helmholtz Munich…

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In recognition of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the team from the diabetes information portal diabinfo.de is participating in multiple events to promote knowledge transfer and dialogue around diabetes. Through targeted health information,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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."…

On July 20, 2024, the clever.gesund team from Helmholtz Munich, along with colleagues from the Institute of Medical Imaging and the Human Resources department, showcased their diverse range of services at the Oben Ohne Festival on Munich's…

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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…

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…

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The national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de is expanding its range of information on prevention and now also provides information on diabetes-associated non-communicable diseases.

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…

Helmholtz Munich organized its first "Expert Hour" in the German Bundestag. With this new event format, Helmholtz Munich will regularly provide information on politically relevant health and research topics in the future and support work in the…

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Around two million people in Germany live with diabetes without knowing it. Most often, it's Type 2 diabetes, which develops without symptoms. Test your risk for diabetes now at diabinfo.de. In a few minutes, you will know your personal Type 2…

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The consequences of climate change are far-reaching and profound. Extreme weather events, such as heat waves and droughts pose a severe threat to human lives and health.

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The national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de will be represented twice this year at the Diabetes Autumn Conference (Diabetes Herbsttagung) of the German Diabetes Association in cooperation with the German Society for Nutritional Medicine in…