Congratulations to #mdcBerlin researcher Altuna Akalin on his appointment as Professor of Bioinformatics and Health Data Science at Charité! The new W2 professorship recognizes his contributions to computational biology. More details: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/al... 👈 with @al2na.bsky.social

On Monday, researchers, engineers, clinicians, and innovators from around the world come together for the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium. Whether you're presenting, leading a discussion, or attending for the first time – we look forward to welcoming you! More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

Congrats to Holger Gerhardt and Norbert Hübner! EMBO recognized both #mdcBerlin scientists for their outstanding contributions to the life sciences. Their research has advanced our understanding of vascular biology and cardiovascular disease. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ho...#mdcBerlin👈

Innovation starts with science – but it does not stop there. At the #mdcBerlin, our Innovation & Entrepreneurship team supports research on its journey from bench to market: through scouting, IP, funding, validation, partnering, and venture creation. More details: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/innovation#mdcBerlin👈

Imagine testing cancer therapies on patient-derived organoids before treatment begins. At the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium, researchers will discuss how bioengineering is bringing medicine closer to that future. 🗓️ July 6 | Berlin-Buch More details: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/j...#mdcBerlin👈

From designing therapeutic RNA molecules to creating avatars of pediatric brain tumors: Uwe Ohler and Gaetano Gargiulo have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants. The two MDC researchers will each receive up to €2.5 million over five years. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/er... 👈 #mdcBerlin

From neoantigens to T cell biology: the Afternoon for Immunology returns on June 29. Join researchers from across Berlin for talks and discussion, including a keynote by Paul Klenerman (University of Oxford). Program & registration: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/events/... 👈 #mdcBerlin #Immunology

A severe inherited form of heart failure may not be caused directly by a gene defect, but by an overactive protein. Researchers at HI-TAC identified CAMK2D as a key driver of RBM20 cardiomyopathy, pointing to a potential new treatment strategy: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/he... 👈 #mdcBerlin

Programming and reprogramming living systems take center stage at the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026. Our speakers will share insights from synthetic biology, immunology, and systems biology. 🗓️ July 6 | Berlin-Buch More info and registration: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

What happens when musicians and scientists compare notes on creativity? SPARK returns to #mdcBIMSB on with a concert by SooJin Anjou and Noah Bendix-Balgley, followed by a discussion on how biases and first impressions shape perception, creativity, and discovery: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/de/news/even...

From startup pitches to discussions on entrepreneurship and translation, #biocap26 brought together innovators from across Germany and Europe. #mdcBerlin startups, founders, and future founders were proud to be part of it, turning discoveries into real-world solutions. A few impressions 👇

Congratulations to #mdcBerlin's Gary Lewin on his election to the National Academy of Sciences @leopoldina.org. For three decades, his research has advanced our understanding of touch, pain, and mechanosensation, with implications for developing new treatments: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ga... 👈

Tissue and cell engineering sit at a critical interface between basic biology and biomedical application. In afternoon session I of our #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium, we will discuss how engineered tissues and cells can be built, studied, and translated. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

CAR-T cells need directions, too. #mdcBerlin's Uta Höpken and Maria Zschummel found that restoring the receptor CCR7 helps engineered immune cells reach lymph nodes and more effectively target lymphoma cells. The discovery could help improve CAR-T therapies: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/na...#mdcBerlin's👈

More than 3,600 visitors joined the Long Night of the Sciences on #CampusBuch and at #mdcBIMSB! From genomics and AI to cardiovascular research and stem cells, guests explored science through lab tours, hands-on activities, talks, and much more: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/long-night-o...#CampusBuch👈 #mdcBerlin

The 26th Long Night of Sciences #LNDW26 is officially open! 🎉 Together with Dr. Ina Czyborra and Dr. Henry Marx, we kicked off an evening full of science, discovery, and innovation.

Why does obesity cause heart disease and diabetes in some people, but not in others? Welcome to HI-TAC, Mascha Koenen! Her new lab will investigate how different types of adipose tissue influence cardiovascular health. More about Mascha and her work: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ma... 👈

Organoids and organ-on-chip systems will open the morning session at the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026. Speakers from TU Wien, University of Tübingen, TU Darmstadt, BIH, and TU Berlin will discuss engineered systems for modeling complex biology. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

The Pride Symposium returns to the #mdcBerlin on June 12 with “Trans Pasts – Trans Futures.” Join the 5th annual LGBTQI+ symposium at #mdcBIMSB for talks, discussions, and a workshop on trans histories, healthcare activism, and community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/events/...#mdcBerlin👈

Only 7️⃣ days to go until the Long Night of the Sciences. On June 6, explore the #mdcBerlin on #CampusBuch and at #mdcBIMSB (Mitte) through talks, lab tours, exhibits, hands-on activities, and more. One night, two locations, many ways to discover science. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/long-night-s...#mdcBerlin👈

#PhD students and #postdocs can submit abstracts for the Bioengineering Symposium until June 12. We welcome oral and poster presentations across organoids, tissue engineering, synthetic biology, quantitative biology, immune engineering, biofabrication, and AI. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#PhD👈

This week, #mdcBerlin representatives joined the @eu-life.bsky.social#mdcBerlinCommunity Meeting in Amsterdam to discuss the future of excellent, responsible, and impactful life science research – from FP10 and AI policy to innovation, sustainability, and talent development. A few impressions... 👇

Macrophages help set heart repair in motion. In zebrafish, a new #mdcBerlin study shows that timing and cell-specific inflammation can help trigger regeneration after injury. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/h...#mdcBerlin👈

Tomorrow at 10:30 AM, a press conference at #mdcBIMSB will set the stage for the Long Night of the Sciences, opening on June 6. Tune in live for a preview of the program: 👉 www.youtube.com/live/3bz0GdF...#mdcBIMSB#mdcBerlin 👈

A full day of bioengineering in Berlin-Buch! The #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026 brings together experts in organoids, organ-on-chip systems, tissue engineering, synthetic biology, quantitative biology, and AI across three topical sessions. Details: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

One night, two MDC locations, 65 ways to explore our science. Join us on June 6 for the Long Night of the Sciences in Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte – with lab tours, talks, experiments, exhibits, shows, and more. Program & tickets: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/long-night-s... 👈

For one night, Berlin’s scientific institutions open their doors to the public. On June 6, join us at the #mdcBerlin in Berlin-Buch and #mdcBIMSB in Berlin-Mitte for lab visits, light microscopy, talks, hands-on activities, and more. Infos, program & tickets: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/long-night-s...#mdcBerlin👈

Abstract submission is now open for the Bioengineering Symposium 2026. Submit your abstract for an oral or poster presentation by May 28. Topics include tissue engineering, organoids/organ-on-a-chip systems, biofabrication, quantitative biology, and AI. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026 👈

There is no single path to a #PhD – this event will prove it. European Doctoral Day 2026 offers insights into doctoral research at the #mdcBerlin, from organoids and animal models to computational biology and clinical research. May 13 | #mdcBIMSB & online More: www.mdc-berlin.de/form/ymposiu...

HFpEF and obesity are distinct diseases, each with unique molecular characteristics, a research team led by Gabriele Schiattarella found. This suggests new metabolic pathways that could be targeted to treat or prevent HFpEF. More about the study: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/di... 👈 #mdcBerlin

Yesterday, at the @europarl.europa.eu in #Brussels, our Scientific Director Maike Sander discussed how #Europe can better translate scientific excellence into benefits for patients and society through collaboration, shared infrastructures, and long-term investment in research. #mdcBerlin

What if organoids could predict human biology more reliably? Keynote speaker Matthias Lütolf joins the Bioengineering Symposium 2026 to discuss next-generation organoids and bioengineering approaches for precision medicine. 🗓️ July 6, 2026 | Berlin-Buch More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026 👈

Experiments, lab visits, and hands-on science – a rare behind-the-scenes look. On June 6, #mdcBerlin (Buch) and #mdcBIMSB (Mitte) open their doors for the Long Night of the Sciences 2026! Explore the program and get your tickets: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/long-night-s...#mdcBerlin👈

When families affected by rare diseases meet scientists and clinicians, perspectives shift and research gains direction. A patient day at #mdcBerlin connected families affected by NEDAMSS with researchers and clinicians, creating space for exchange. More info: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ne...#mdcBerlin👈

What does a PhD look like across disciplines? The European Doctoral Day at the #mdcBerlin offers you a chance to present your research, connect with peers, and explore diverse career paths. 🗓️ May 13, 2026 | #mdcBIMSB (Berlin-Mitte) Register now: www.mdc-berlin.de/form/ymposiu...

Our Scientific Director Maike Sander, together with Karen Christman, Milica Radisic, and Christine Horejs, are shaping the Bioengineering Symposium 2026 at the #mdcBerlin. 🗓️ July 6, 2026 | Berlin-Buch, MDC.C Program and registration: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026#mdcBerlin👈

Zebrafish, single-cell analyses, and coding: The Girls’ Day at #mdcBIMSB helped students to experience our research up close – from lab visits to a hands-on coding workshop. Thanks to all teams and colleagues who made this possible! #mdcBerlin

Check out @helmholtz.de's activities during #EarthWeek. Together, we celebrate #EarthDay2026 for a better tomorrow!

"Wassersicherheit für Mensch und Umwelt" – darum geht es in der Wasserinitiative von @helmholtz.de, zusammengefasst von der Leipziger Zeitung hier: www.l-iz.de/bildung/fors... Im Projekt SOLVE analyiseren wir @mdc-berlin.bsky.social die genetische Informationen aus Wasserproben. … (1/3)

Karina Yaniv joins HI-TAC as new Scientific Director of Systemic AngioCardioScience. Her research focuses on how blood and lymph vessels develop and function, aiming to translate findings into clinical applications. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/k... #mdcBerlin | @uniheidelberg.bsky.social

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center combined Deep Visual Proteomics with patch-clamp to map proteins in specific pain-sensing neurons. The results offer new insights into chronic pain and potential drug targets. 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/f... 👈 #mdcBerlin

Bioengineering is a growing focus here at the Max Delbrück Center. On July 6, 2026, the Bioengineering Symposium in Berlin-Buch brings together international researchers across bioengineering, quantitative biology, and AI. Program & registration: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026 👈 #mdcBerlin

Nanoplastic can reach the human brain. What happens then? Researchers from the Max Delbrück Center will explore this at “Berlin Brains on Tour” on April 17, 2026, at the Zeiss-Großplanetarium in Berlin. Free admission. Tickets and more information: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/events/... 👈

Our founding director, physician and pharmacologist Detlev Ganten, celebrates his 85th birthday on March 28, 2026. Without his dedication, the Max Delbrück Center would not exist as we know it today. We thank him and extend our warmest congratulations! Read more: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ha...

We welcome our first global fellows: Sakshi Shambhavi and @jmartcan.bsky.social. Our new Global Fellow Postdoctoral Program brings researchers into multiple labs at once. 👉 Details: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ou... @leifludwig.bsky.social @simonhaas.bsky.social @helmholtz.de

In aggressive #lymphomas, inflammatory messengers reprogram the ​“conductors” of the immune system, causing lymph node structure to collapse. A team led by @simonhaas.bsky.social describes this process in ​“Nature Cancer” using #singlecell and spatial analyses: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/c...

At the Einstein Center for Early Disease Interception, researchers from twelve Berlin institutions will be pooling their expertise to explore new approaches to prevention, long before symptoms appear, and bring them quickly into practice. Today marks its opening. 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/l...

Save the date: The #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium will take place on July 6, 2026 in Berlin-Buch. Co-organized with @springernature.com#mdcBerlin the event will bring together researchers working at the intersection of bioengineering, quantitative biology and AI. Registration & details to follow!

Checkpoint inhibitors have transformed cancer treatment – but they can increase the risk of heart disease. With €1.3M in funding from the Hector Foundation, researchers including a team from the #mdcBerlin are studying how to make these therapies safer. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/ho...

Ancient viral DNA still shapes human biology today. Research at the #mdcBerlin discovered that a viral regulatory element controls placental genes linked to the condition. The work connects genome evolution to pregnancy complications and earlier diagnosis. 🔗 More: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/an...