Public Engagement

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

Right from an early age, an awareness on health-related topics plays an essential role in preventing diseases and strengthening health. Helmholtz Munich has therefore developed a new health platform together with children and adolescents. The…

The increase in heat periods as a result of climate change can be more critical for people with diabetes than for metabolically healthy people. This is especially true at older ages. The article "Heat and diabetes" from diabinfo.de deals with helpful…

A new ad hoc working group with the topic of “artificial intelligence in medicine” started at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW). The project is planned for three years and will be executed by the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and…

The national diabetes information portal diabinfo.de provided by Helmholtz Munich, the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) now offers a large number of its services in the areas of "Preventing Diabetes" and…

Numerous renowned female researchers work at Helmholtz Munich. Ensuring that female scientists receive the best support for their careers is an important element in promoting excellence.

With this new campaign, scientists want to raise awareness for early detection and prevention of type 1 diabetes in children.

The campaign “Women@HelmholtzMunich” aims to increase the visibility of women in science and to empower and support women at Helmholtz Munich in their work. With a series of events and social media presence, the campaign will be running between the…

How do I stay healthy? What impact do my environment and lifestyle have on my health? And how can I prevent, treat, or even cure chronic diseases like diabetes, allergies, or lung diseases?

Helmholtz Munich was present at the Superbloom Festival on the 3rd and 4th of September at the Olympiapark grounds in Munich.

The Corona pandemic showed us clearly that to be able to find, understand and evaluate good health information is an important prerequisite for protecting ourselves from fake news. It is therefore important to begin by strengthening the health…

Just in time for World Diabetes Day, the national diabetes information portal www.diabinfo.de has announced that it has expanded its content offering. In addition to German and Turkish, information for people with diabetes and diabetes prevention is…

The "Fit in Gesundheitsfragen" project team at Helmholtz Zentrum München has been awarded the Comenius EduMedia Medal for their e-learning modules on diabetes. The Society for Pedagogy, Information and Media (GPI) awards the medal for outstanding…

For the past decade, Helmholtz Zentrum München has been committed to improving health information and health literacy with its information services. Together with renowned guests from politics and science, the research center discussed the question…

The new Lancet Countdown shows that with a changing climate health risks are increasing globally. The Institute of Epidemiology at Helmholtz Zentrum München together with partners proposed policy recommendations in the Lancet Countdown Policy Brief…