We welcome our new IMPRS-CBP PhD students! 🌍 We look forward to amazing science over the coming years. We wish you a fantastic start in Frankfurt and Mainz!! #imprs_cbp #phdlife #imprs2impress

IMPRS students laced up their running shoes for this year’s “Lauf für mehr Zeit” charity run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️.
 It was the perfect opportunity to combine fitness, team spirit, and supporting a meaningful cause—all in one day! 💙 A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making a difference. ✨

That’s a wrap! Thanks to all speakers and participants for joining us on this week’s cellular biophysics journey. See you at next year’s #imprs_cbp symposium! 🎊✨

In the afternoon we dove into the computational world. From cryo-ET data processing with Beata Turonova to molecular simulations by Ramachandra Bhaskara, Gerhard Hummer, and Jürgen Köfinger. @goetheuni.bsky.social @mpibp.bsky.social #imprs #imprs_cbp

Another day full of science at the #imprs_cbp symposium! We heard from Eszter Lodinski on bacterial proteins linked to antibiotic resistance and Inga Hänelt on membrane transport proteins. @goetheuni.bsky.social @mpibp.bsky.social

We welcome our new faculty member Ramachandra Bhaskara! His group uses simulations and modeling to study complex biological systems at the interface of biology, physics, and data science. #imprs #imprs_cbp @goetheuni.bsky.social

Amazing week learning and discussing science! Thank you Florian Wilfling, Till Stephan and Alexandra Stolz for joining us! Looking forward to our last day on Monday! #imprs_cbp #phdlife

We’re excited to welcome our new faculty member, Till Stephan! He shared his group's research on mitochondrial architecture using fluorescence nanoscopy. @goetheuni.bsky.social #imprs_cbp

And what better way to wrap up the day than with a poster session? Our current #imprs_cbp students shared their work and a beer or two while discussing science at the @mpibp.bsky.social 🍺 #phdlife #gradschool

We followed with a day packed with CryoEM! We heard about the cryoEM from Werner Kühlbrandt, STEM-EELs from Bonnie Murphy and CryoET from Martin Beck.

This morning we travelled into the fascinating world of neurons and synapses with @erin-schuman.bsky.social. We learnt how protein synthesis takes place in neuronal dendrites. 🧠 @mpibrain.bsky.social #imprs_cbp #gradschool #brain

What do we do in case of conflicts at work? We heard from Ulrike Trojahn and Andreas Münch about conflict reporting and management at our institute! #imprs #imprs_cbp #ombudsperson #gradschool

We ended the day with a fun twist: the @MPIbp #openscience Ambassadors taught reproducibility using LEGO! Thanks to @UniGlasgow for sharing their #openresources. eprints.gla.ac.uk/196477/

We love science communication! Thanks to Melek Özdemir for presenting the @MPIbp comms team’s projects. Want to share your work? IMPRS-CBP offers training in communication.

Ever thougth about pulling a protein apart? Nina Morgner shared how her group uses native mass spectrometry to explore protein structure. #imprs #MassSpec @goetheuni.bsky.social

A productive morning with Profs. Dötsch, García-Sáez and Helfrich! We learnt about transcription factors, cellular death and biosynthetic pathways. All before lunch time! #sciencemorning #gradschool @mpibp.bsky.social @goetheuni.bsky.social

We wrapped up a great day learning about disordered proteins, membraneless organelles, and protein translocation. Thanks to Dorothee Dormann, Edward Lemke, and Melanie McDowell for sharing their work! #imprs #imprs_cbp #PhDlife #gradschool

Great session with Melanie McDowell today! She shared exciting insights into how proteins find their way into the ER. #imprs #imprs_cbp #phd #gradschool #biophysics

Day 2 of our #IMPRS symposium started with Dorothee Dormann’s talk on how RNA-binding protein aggregation is linked to neurodegenerative diseases. #neurodegeneration #gradschool #imprs_cbp #biophysics

We had a great start of the #IMPRS Symposium on Cellular Biophysics to welcome our new students. Thank you for your fascinating talks Michaela Müller-McNicoll, Bernhard Hampölz and Christian Münch 👏 #imprs_cbp #phd #biophysics

Do you know IMPRS-CBP? We're the International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics. Since 2021 we train the next generation of PhD students in biophysics together with @maxplanck.de @mpibp.bsky.social @goetheuni.bsky.social @unimainz.bsky.social & @fias.bsky.social #imprs #imprs_cbp

We're very excited to welcome the new generation of #IMPRS students during our Symposium on Cellular Biophysics 🧪 This morning, we heard spokespersons Volker Dötsch and Martin Beck, and coordinator Pamela Ornelas, introduce the doctoral program to the new students! #imprs_cbp #biophysics #gradschool

We’re looking forward to the IMPRS-CBP Symposium on Cellular Biophysics at the @mpibp.bsky.social ! Join us on Sept 15–22 for a week+ of talks from our faculty as we welcome our new students! 🧑‍🎓Learn more here: imprs-cbp.mpg.de/symposium-on...

We’re hosting the @embo.org Practical Course on In-situ structural biology by CryoFIB and CryoET in April 2026! 🧬❄️ You can expect hands-on training, cutting-edge methods, and a chance to work alongside leading experts in structural biology. 🔗 Apply by Dec 8, 2025: meetings.embo.org/event/26-in-...

Science came to life at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics during the 2025 Night of Science of @goetheuni.bsky.social! 🌙✨

In their new study, Beata Turoňová and Tomáš Majtner trained 13 neural networks to automatically detect and remove those corrupted frames, speeding up processing and saving time for tomographers 🥳

16 colleagues from IMPRS-CBP and MPI of Biophysics, along with colleagues from the MPI for Legal History & Legal Theory, joined this year’s 5.6-kilometre #jpmcc2025, challenging themselves and encouraging others! It was great to meet colleagues in a different setting and join over 64,000 runners!

Congratulations to our faculty member Ana García-Sáez for receiving an ERC Advanced Grant! 📣 Her work on mitochondrial membranes continues to push the frontiers of biophysics and cell biology 🧬 #ERCAdG @erc.europa.eu

@scale-cluster-ffm.bsky.social has been selected as a @dfg.de Cluster of Excellence! We’re proud to be part of this exciting initiative to understand the architecture of life at the molecular level 🎉 #ClustersOfExcellence #SCALEcluster 📖: www.biophys.mpg.de/2868034/scale-excellence-cluster?c=2011019

Komm’ am 13. Juni bei uns vorbei während der #nightofscience✨! Erlebe, wie aus Stickstoff leckeres Eis🍦wird, wie unsere Zellen und unsere DNA 🧬 aussehen, und mach’ mit bei unserem Parkour des Lebens! 👉 www.biophys.mpg.de/en/night-of-... 👉: nightofscience.de #biophysik

Working towards #GenderEquality! 👩‍🔬🧪 Three IMPRS-CBP students ccompanied 20 curious middle school students during the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics’ Girls’ Day 👩‍🔬 Participants explored DNA 🧬, electron microscopy 🔬, and the science behind chocolate ice cream 🍦😋 #GirlsDay #WomenInSTEM

Congratulations to IMPRS-CBP student Noemi Iwicki on being selected for the Max Planck Society’s ARTEMIS program! 👏 It supports early-career researchers through bilateral mentorship between MPIs and African institutions. 🌍 🎓🧪 Noemi is looking forward to meeting Taona Emmah Mudhluli from Zimbabwe! 🇿🇼

Organizing guest seminars lets you shape discussions and build connections. 💡 IMPRS-CBP student Ada Rivero hosted two and, despite the workload, found it rewarding. ➡️ Read about her favorite moments from the latest talk. #phdlife #networking #womeninscience #biophysics #cellbiology

Great talks and inspiring discussions - The IMPRS coordinators meeting at Schloss 🏰 Ringberg is in full swing, bringing together great minds in a truly spectacular setting. 🌞 @maxplanck.de

Thank you for 423 applications!!! 🥳 Our faculty will now carefully evaluate all applications. Interview invitations will be sent out in end-March! We are already looking forward 😊! Keeping our fingers crossed for all applicants🤞 #thankyou #imprs #imprs_cbp #imprs2impress

🎓Last chance! Tomorrow’s the final day to #apply for our #gradschool. If you’ve been working hard on your application, #submit it now! 🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity for a transformative academic journey! 😀 Apply by February 7th! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #apply #phdposition #biophysics

Apply by February 7 to join our IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... @goetheuni.bsky.social @maxplanck.de #FluorescenceNanoscopy #STEDNanoscopy #SuperResolutionMicroscopy #MembraneBiophysics 📷 (1, 3, 4, 5, 6) Till Stephan Group, Goethe University Frankfurt

Have you already submitted your application? If not, get your documents ready and apply now! There is only one week left till the deadline 🏁 Don't miss this great opportunity if you are looking for a PhD student position in the life sciences! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #imprs #imprs_cbp

We are on the home stretch! 🏁 Only 1.5 weeks left to #apply for our #gradschool! Don't miss this great opportunity if you are looking for a #PhD student position in the life sciences! Get your documents ready and apply now! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #imprs_cbp #imprs2impress #science

How do I apply? Follow these step-by-step👣 instructions to ensure you successfully complete your application ✅. Get your documents ready and #apply by February 7th 🏁! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #phdposition #imprs_cbp #biophysics #science #imprs2impress #youngresearchers

Scientific #ethics should be an integral part of any research. That's why we teach it to our #phd students from the beginning. 💡 Check out the lessons from our spokesperson Martin Beck's ethics lecture! Interested in joining our #gradschool? Apply by February 7 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app...

You have completed your undergraduate degree and are wondering if you should join a grad school to do your PhD? 🎓 Here are 10 good reasons to do so 🙂! #Apply for our grad school on cellular biophysics NOW! 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #imprs #imprs_cbp #imprs2impress #biophysics #phd

What do our scientists have in their offices? 🤔 Let’s find out!—Oh, and don’t forget! Applications for our #gradschool are now open! If you are looking for a #phdposition in the #lifesciences, take the chance and #apply by Feb 7: 👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app...

The first months of the 2024 cohort have flown by, filled with exciting activities and opportunities for growth. After this time, we asked the students: What are your first IMPRSsions? Our application process is open until February 7th. Apply via👉 imprs-cbp.mpg.de/call-for-app... #biophysics #phd

Fresh out of the press! ✨Check out our new paper on the violent entry of the HIV capsid into the nuclear pore — and how it cracks the gate! 🤯 💥 Incredible work from @becklab.bsky.social and @hummerlab.bsky.social 🤩 More here: www.biophys.mpg.de/2842024/hivcapsid-cracks-the-npc?c=2011019 🔗 #teamTOMO

Our application process for the IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics is open until February 7th. 🔗 in Bio! That leaves 3.5 weeks for you to start the #application on our website and to contact your referees. Apply now to become part of our biophysics community! We are looking forward to your applications!

🎓 Ready to take your academic journey to the next level? By joining our graduate program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four outstanding institutions, each with its own rich history, groundbreaking research, and vibrant international community. 👉 Apply now until February 7th! 🔗 in Bio!

Our IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics is a hub of global talent and pioneering research. We take pride in our diverse community, with PhD students and faculty representing 21 nations from Europe to the Americas and Asia. 🗺️

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and an amazing start to 2025! 🎉🍀🤩 Using AI, we created this image of the two main cities from our IMPRS-CBP: Frankfurt and Mainz combined into one. 😁 Hopefully, no locals will mind the artistic liberties AI took with their landmarks! 😅