HITS Journalist in Residence 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Call for experienced science journalists: Explore new research areas and learn about #ML and data-driven science in Germany. The program offers a stay of 3-6 months (€ 6,000/mo.). Apply until 5 October 2025: ow.ly/8lew50Wt6yS #HITSJIR2025 Photo © Christin Hume

Many thanks to our HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium speaker @bonomimax.bsky.social from @pasteur.fr ‪for sharing valuable insights into the world of protein structures and dynamics. His talk showcased simulations and approaches for determining accurate protein structural ensembles of biological systems.

We're thrilled to host our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium speaker Massimiliano Bonomi @bonomimax.bsky.social from @upcite.bsky.social. Don’t miss a deep dive into the future of structural biology on 21 July at 2PM CET.‬ Attend online or catch it later on our YouTube channel: ow.ly/Cpv850Wok9u%...

Delighted to share some highlights from SIMPLAIX 2025 @simplaix.bsky.social in Heidelberg, Germany @hitsters.bsky.social . I presented a talk on my current postdoctoral work, focusing on the coarse-grained study of the nucleosome. #SIMPLAIX2025

That’s a wrap on the SIMPLAIX workshop! 🎬 What an inspiring few days full of great ideas, meaningful conversations, and new connections. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. Safe travels home, and we hope to see you again soon! ✈️👋 #SIMPLAIX2025

We’re in full swing on Day 2 of #SIMPLAIX2025! After an exciting kickoff yesterday, we’re diving deeper today with engaging talks and cross-disciplinary discussions. Today is all about collaboration and thought-provoking research. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💡

Patrizia's talk at the 2025 SIMPLAIX @simplaix.bsky.social workshop explaining ML/MM methods for solvent-dependent excited-state dymamics #machinelearning #ML #compchem

The 3-day SIMPLAIX Workshop 2025 is now officially OPEN! 🎉 We’re kicking off an inspiring event filled with keynotes, discussions and networking opportunities on multiscale computer simulation and #machinelearning over the next few days. #SIMPLAIX2025 #AI #lifesciences #materialsscience

Congrats to SIMPLAIX PI Pascal Friederich from @kit.edu on winning the Manfred Fuchs Prize 2025 awarded by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities @hadw-bw.bsky.social for his AI-driven research in materials science. Well done! 👏 Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/04/14/f...

Registration Deadline Extended! The SIMPLAIX Workshop 2025 is just around the corner, and there's still time to join us! 📅 New deadline: 13 April 2025 📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg 🔗 Register now: simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org Spots are filling fast — secure yours today! #SIMPLAIX25

Registration for the SIMPLAIX 2025 event is still open! Join us for great discussions, insights, and networking! 📅 Date: 7-9 May 2025 📍 Location: Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg 🔗 Register Now: simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org/registration/ Secure your spot today! #SIMPLAIX25

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

Curious about how Machine Learning and Molecular Simulations are used to model Protein Dynamics? Then watch our HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium with Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social which is now available on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAI...

Many thanks to our colloquium speaker Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social from FU Berlin, for providing a deeper understanding of how machine learning and molecular simulations are leveraged to model protein dynamics. Keep an eye out for the video release on the HITS YouTube channel!

Registration for the 3rd SIMPLAIX Workshop on Machine Learning for Multiscale Molecular Modeling (7–9 May 2025) is now open! Learn more about the conference here simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org and register here simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org/registration/ We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

Don't miss our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium on 10 February at 2:00 PM CET! Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social will talk about Modeling Protein Dynamics with Machine Learning and Molecular Simulation. Sign up ow.ly/h0Wl50UQ2kX to join via Zoom or just come by. @simplaix.bsky.social

How can Generative AI help improve molecular dynamics simulations, potentially supporting drug discovery and materials design in the near future? Simon Olsson @smnlssn.bsky.social has some answers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=souA... @simplaix.bsky.social @rebecca-wade.bsky.social

Special thanks to our colloquium speaker @smnlssn.bsky.social from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, for his excellent presentation on Generative AI and the Physics of Molecules. Stay tuned for the video release on the HITS YouTube channel! @hitsters.bsky.social @rebecca-wade.bsky.social

You're invited to the HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium titled "How can Generative AI help understand the Physics of Molecules?" on 27 January at 2:00 PM CET, featuring Simon Olsson @smnlssn.bsky.social. Participate on-site by emailing [email protected] or register via ow.ly/qBGP50UIfxt for Zoom access.

As of January 2025, Kai Polsterer is the new Scientific Director of HITS, taking over from Tilmann Gneiting who had been Scientific Director for the last 2 years. The new deputy Scientific Director will be Rebecca Wade (@rebecca-wade.bsky.social). Read more here: ow.ly/HMlS50UBKUg Photos ©HITS

After 15 years, we say goodbye to group leader Frauke Gräter (@graeterlab.bsky.social) who will assume her new role as director of the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz as of January 2025. Read more about her time at HITS here: www.h-its.org/2024/12/19/f...

Listen to the HITS-SIMPLAIX joint colloquium with Markus Meuwly from @unibas.ch on Machine Learning and Protein Research which is now available on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM5n... #machinelearning #proteinresearch #SIMPLAIX

Thanks to our colloquium speaker Markus Meuwly (University of Basel, Switzerland @unibas.ch) for his splendid talk on computational protein dynamics. The talk will soon be available on the HITS YouTube channel – stay tuned! @hitsters.bsky.social @graeterlab.bsky.social #computationalproteindynamics