Call for Talks – Join us at GCB2026 as we celebrate 40 years of connecting the community across bioinformatics and computational biology.📍 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗿𝘂̈𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 | 🗓 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Details & submission: https://lnkd.in/dyDavS9J

In our latest PSH Tech Talk, we spotlighted our Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, a central infrastructure for the comprehensive analysis of biological samples. Read more about the Facility: https://psh.digital/520zf, Photo: PSH

We are happy to share that the 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, further strengthening translational collaboration across interdisciplinary disciplines. 👉 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? Click here:

🔬 PSH Core Facility Tech Talks Recap: High-Resolution Microscopy Core Facility Last week, we got an in-depth look at imaging techniques, access procedures & a Pretubulysin research project. More TechTalks to follow! 👉 https://psh.digital/xwgcl Photo: PSH

Flights to the 𝗜𝗦𝗦 are marked by high levels of stress: A team led by 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 in collaboration with colleagues from Stanford University, studied how prolonged stays aboard the ISS affect biological processes in mice. Read more: https://psh.digital/66rzl, Photos: Lucia

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝟮 plays a key role in tumor growth. A team led by 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗞. 𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿 has discovered that when macrophages produce IMP2 in the immediate vicinity of cancer cells, tumors grow faster under laboratory conditions. More: https://psh.digital/tocmi 📸: Oliver Dietze, UdS

🧬🖥️ Call for Abstracts OPEN! Join us in celebrating 40 years of the German Conference on #Bioinformatics (#GCB2026) 🎉 📍 Saarbrücken | 🗓 22–25 Sep 2026 Submit your research & shape the future of Bioinformatics! Deadlines Workshops: 31 Mar 26 Talks: 3 May 26 Poster: 6 Aug 26 👉 GCB2026.DE

Yesterday we launched our new PSH Core Facility TechTalks series. In our first session, our researchers got to know the Correlative Microscopy and Tomography (CoMiTo) facility. More Information: https://psh.digital/cb38q, Photos: PharmaScienceHub

Cancer cells often evade the body’s natural immune defenses. Oskar Staufer has developed an innovative approach that could help make immunotherapies more effective. He was awarded the Alois Lauer Research Prize 2025. Read more: https://psh.digital/ghic3, Photo: privat

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a deadly threat, with drug-resistant strains on the rise. Researchers at HIPS and Saarland University discovered a new class of compound from Crossiella cryophila that fight TB without harming human cells. Published in Angewandte Chemie https://psh.digital/8tvbh

We are happy to share that HIPS and Beiersdorf have launched an exclusive, long-term research partnership — exploring how natural products from the #SkinMicrobiome contribute to maintaining healthy skin. Read more: https://psh.digital/4yq0b, Photo: HIPS

This week we had the honor of hosting Volker Derdau! As Head of Isotope Chemistry at Sanofi's Center of Excellence and Senior Distinguished Scientist, he shared groundbreaking insights into how isotope chemistry is transforming drug discovery. A fascinating talk!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your support, collaboration, and trust throughout the past year. We look forward to continuing our mission of advancing interdisciplinary pharmaceutical research and innovation together in 2026. Warm wishes! 🎄

Alexander Titz’s team at HIPS discovered that the Parkinson’s drug 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲 specifically inhibits 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝗔, a key protein Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses to infect cells and form biofilms, paving the way for new anti-infective strategies. Full Article: https://psh.digital/sko14 Photo:

Biphenomycins show excellent antimicrobial activity, but have remained out of reach for drug development. A research team led Tobias Gulder has now deciphered the biosynthetic pathway of the biphenomycins, establishing the foundation for their pharmaceutical advancement. Photo: Lisa Göbner

This year, three researchers from Saarland University have once again been included on the "Highly Cited Researchers" list—among them our PSH member Andreas Keller, highlighting his exceptional academic reputation and outstanding research. Read more: https://psh.digital/pwya9, Photo UdS/privat

Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer, was awarded the Saarland Order of Merit for his outstanding contributions to preventive and sports medicine, as a sports physician with the German national football team, and as a professor at Saarland University. Article: https://psh.digital/wmx5j , Photo:_ Saarland University_

An international study now confirms that drug-coated balloon catheters (DCB), initially developed by Bruno Scheller and Professor Ulrich Speck (Charité in Berlin), achieve excellent results in preventing narrowing even in larger coronary arteries. Article: https://psh.digital/f7158, Photo: privat

We're thrilled to announce that two of our PSH members, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘇𝗵𝘂̈𝘆𝘂̈𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦, have been awarded the 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘇 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 (𝗜𝗡𝗙) for their project 𝗔𝗗𝗗-𝗢𝗡! Article:

Natural products from microorganisms are often scarce. Tobias Gulder and Rolf Müller developed a new platform to produce and modify 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 active against bacteria and cancer cells. Article: https://psh.digital/mhvk8, Photo: CC-BY 4-0 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c08354 ©HIPS

Dr. Mariia Nesterkina, has received the prestigious ”_innovate!”_ funding from the Joachim Herz Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career scientists in transferring their research ideas into practical applications. Congratulations! Article: https://psh.digital/i60dc, Photo: Lucia Bernhard

Wir sind dabei! Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober finden in Saarbrücken die Feierlichkeiten zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit statt – und wir sind mit dabei! Ihr findet uns in der Meile „Zukunft durch Wandel“ in der 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮ß𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 “𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘇”.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗞. 𝗛. 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝘂̈𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 have been nominated for the prestigious 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀-𝘃𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in the 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 category. We are keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞 Photos:

A clinical study led by 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘀 at Saarland University has found that a widely used allergy nasal spray containing azelastine may significantly lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Photo: UKS, Full Article: https://psh.digital/yitb5

A study led by Prof. Dr. Martina Sester (@martinasester.bsky.social) finds the standard QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT+) TB test is often unreliable in immunocompromised patients. HIV, immune status & origin should be considered. Photo: Iris Maurer. Full Article: https://psh.digital/6qtpe

We have by now grown to 𝟴𝟮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 – and we are looking forward to growing even further! If you are interested in becoming a 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you can find more information here: 👉 https://pharmasciencehub.com

International collaboration in action at the PSH - Brett Neilan is currently spending a sabbatical in the Department of Tobias Gulder, combining Australian expertise in cyanobacteria and natural product biotechnology research at UdS. Full article: https://psh.digital/27t7r, Photo: Lucia Bernhardt

We are proud to be part of the BioMed community at @uni-saarland.de. We warmly invite you to watch the new image film of our BioMed research scene — a great opportunity for international researchers to explore the exciting possibilities we offer. youtu.be/HOBQmDJrz9Y?...

Meet our members! From now on, we’ll regularly give you a glimpse behind the scenes and introduce the people shaping the PSH. We kick off the series with PSH member Prof. Dr. Verena Wolf from the DFKI! She applies AI to accelerate drug research. Learn more here: https://psh.digital/rkxgp

In an SR Interview PSH member and neurologist Tobias Hartmann explains the role of balanced nutrition in preserving brain health. Full interview: https://psh.digital/ssv9k Photo: Tobias Hartmann

Through close collaboration with industry partners, we drive innovation and translate research into real-world solutions. Here is a selection of our partners from industry. 🚀

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗣𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗞𝗶𝗧𝗭 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴) and his team to the HIPS and PharmaScienceHub in Saarbrücken. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration, particularly in bioinformatics and drug discovery.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿? PSH member Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer and his team have been researching the effects of heat in professional sports for years. Full Article: https://psh.digital/q6paj, Photo: © 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Rahul Dwivedi as part of the ComBac-Africa Kickoff for an insightful talk on GARDP’s approach to improving access to new antibiotics in low- and middle-income countries. Many thanks to Rahul and the GARDP team for sharing your expertise!

Researchers led by PSH member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗢𝗹𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗮 at HIPS have developed 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟 — a groundbreaking tool for smarter data splitting in AI development. Full Article: https://psh.digital/4bfjy, Photo: HIPS

The ComBac–Africa project has kicked off in Saarland! We aligned our plans and took the first steps in our joint fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea‑Bissau, and Nigeria. Read more: https://www.combac-africa.org/ Photo: © LINQ management GmbH

We congratulate our 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 for receiving the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆! Photo: © Oliver Dietze/HIPS, Article: https://psh.digital/simwh

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Gangwon Province. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration with the HIPS and PSH in pharmaceutical research. Photo: © Agentur Cuvée

Save the Date: Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft 2025 in Homburg on July 4, Read more: www.uks.eu/langenacht

𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: “Unlocking Genomes: Introduction to ESF & NGS Sequencing Facilities”. Thanks to all speakers and participants for making it a success! 🚀

We're excited to announce that our global health experts together with partners have been awarded a prestigious EU grant for the project ComBac-Africa! Read more: https://psh.digital/zxyw3, Photo: UKS

Resistance-breaking drugs are urgently needed against antibiotic-resistant germs. HIPS researchers found a promising starting point in the natural compound "Saarvienin A". Full article: https://psh.digital/yrro0, Photo: AI

Save the Date: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗹𝘇𝗲-𝗛𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 will take the stage alongside other alumni for a 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗿𝘂̈𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻.Photo: privat, read more: https://psh.digital/03v7i

PSH member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝘂̈𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 has been awarded the Tu Youyou Award for his pioneering research on antibiotics from microbial natural products. Congratulations! Full article: https://psh.digital/8k875, Photo: HIPS/Dietze

Natural products are promising drug candidates. HIPS researchers have developed new ways to synthesize and modify natural products with pharmaceutical potential. Article: https://psh.digital/kejen Photo: Lucia Bernhardt/HIPS

Our PSH researchers 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 have achieved a breakthrough in cancer research. Congratulations! Photo: © UdS/Ehrlich, Full article: https://psh.digital/f8m92

Great news for people living with Parkinson’s in Saarland: the research project 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘 is now being rolled out locally – led by PSH Member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘂 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗮. Full article: https://psh.digital/c2gqg

A DFG priority program led by PSH member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗹𝘇𝗲-𝗛𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 at Saarland University explores the role of glial cells and epigenetics in gender-specific brain diseases. Full article: https://psh.digital/000bb, Photo: privat

We congratulate our PSH member Prof. Dr. Anna Hirsch on being awarded the 'Grand Prix en sciences chimiques' by the 'Institut Grand-Ducal Luxembourg’! Photo: Oliver Dietze/HIPS

A team led by Prof. Sigrun Smola MD has succeeded in efficiently cultivating patient-derived wild-type viruses for the first time-essential for developing effective therapies! Article: https://psh.digital/bx3tk, Photo: privat