We’re especially delighted for Berlin-based Hegemann, whose work helped lay the foundations for optogenetics – now an important tool in research at the #mdcBerlin and beyond. 👇
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”
We’re especially delighted for Berlin-based Hegemann, whose work helped lay the foundations for optogenetics – now an important tool in research at the #mdcBerlin and beyond. 👇
#LNDW25 #mdcBerlin @mdc-berlin.bsky.social
#LNDW25 #mdcBerlin @mdc-berlin.bsky.social
@mdc-bimsb.bsky.social @mdc-berlin.bsky.social.
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www.laura-wagner.net
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Her lab models how neurodegenerative diseases progress – focusing on intrinsically disordered proteins and their role in brain dysfunction.
🔗 More: www.mdc-berlin.de/about/values... #WomenInSTEM
Her lab models how neurodegenerative diseases progress – focusing on intrinsically disordered proteins and their role in brain dysfunction.
🔗 More: www.mdc-berlin.de/about/values... #WomenInSTEM
🎧 Biopolis – into the microbiome: a new podcast by Michiel van Poelgeest with Dr. Theda Bartolomaeus (#mdcBerlin).
Ep1 🔊 springcast.app/biopolis-int...
🎧 Biopolis – into the microbiome: a new podcast by Michiel van Poelgeest with Dr. Theda Bartolomaeus (#mdcBerlin).
Ep1 🔊 springcast.app/biopolis-int...
DNA-Kreise miteinander zu tun? Robin Xu vom @mdc-berlin.bsky.social erklärt es bei der Langen Nacht der Wissenschaft #LNDW25 #mdcBerlin
DNA-Kreise miteinander zu tun? Robin Xu vom @mdc-berlin.bsky.social erklärt es bei der Langen Nacht der Wissenschaft #LNDW25 #mdcBerlin
Their work on asymmetric synthesis helps explain how chemical reactions can favor one molecular mirror image – with implications for medicines and the chemistry of life. 👇
#mdcBerlin
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”
Their work on asymmetric synthesis helps explain how chemical reactions can favor one molecular mirror image – with implications for medicines and the chemistry of life. 👇
#mdcBerlin
The first-ever EARA conference - Shaping the future of animal research communication - took place on 6-7 November @mdc-berlin.bsky.social in Berlin, a coordinated effort between EARA, MDC and Charité Berlin, both EARA members.
See the video to get a glimpse!
@mdc-berlin.bsky.social
#SPARK #ArtMeetsScience #BerlinScienceWeek25 #mdcBerlin (1/3)
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#SPARK #ArtMeetsScience #BerlinScienceWeek25 #mdcBerlin (1/3)
👇 Watch the video and share to inspire others! #mdcDiversity #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
👇 Watch the video and share to inspire others! #mdcDiversity #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
Check out our interview and get a sneak peek into his world! ➡️ www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/en... #mdcBerlin | #mdcBIMSB
Check out our interview and get a sneak peek into his world! ➡️ www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/en... #mdcBerlin | #mdcBIMSB
Tell us who has inspired you! 👇 #mdcDiversity #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
Tell us who has inspired you! 👇 #mdcDiversity #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
About @apombo1.bsky.social and her work: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/an... #mdcBIMSB @www.helmholtz.de @humboldtuni.bsky.social
About @apombo1.bsky.social and her work: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/an... #mdcBIMSB @www.helmholtz.de @humboldtuni.bsky.social
Watch the full video on #YouTube! 👇
#mdcBIMSB | #CampusBuch | @www.helmholtz.de
Watch the full video on #YouTube! 👇
#mdcBIMSB | #CampusBuch | @www.helmholtz.de
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... 👈
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... 👈
Choose your 5️⃣ favorite images in the #HelmholtzImaging Best Scientific Image Contest 2025. Public voting closes Friday, May 30! More info below 👇
#mdcBerlin | @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social | @www.helmholtz.de
Choose your favorite(s) & cast your vote by May 30 👉 bit.ly/BSIC2025-Public-Voting
The award recipients will be announced at our conference on June 26.
#HIBestImage25 #HIConference25
@www.helmholtz.de
Choose your 5️⃣ favorite images in the #HelmholtzImaging Best Scientific Image Contest 2025. Public voting closes Friday, May 30! More info below 👇
#mdcBerlin | @helmholtzimaging.bsky.social | @www.helmholtz.de
🔗 More: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pi... #WomenInScience #February11 #STEM
🔗 More: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pi... #WomenInScience #February11 #STEM
Meet Dr. Nevine Shalaby, Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the #mdcBerlin, and hear how she wants to make innovation a natural part of our research.
More about Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/innovation #mdcInnovate
Meet Dr. Nevine Shalaby, Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the #mdcBerlin, and hear how she wants to make innovation a natural part of our research.
More about Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/innovation #mdcInnovate
Here’s to curiosity, bold ideas, and Discovery for tomorrow's medicine.
Warm wishes from all of us at the #mdcBerlin! 💙
Here’s to curiosity, bold ideas, and Discovery for tomorrow's medicine.
Warm wishes from all of us at the #mdcBerlin! 💙
👇 Watch the video and share to inspire others!
👇 Watch the video and share to inspire others!
More information 👇 & 👉: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic... @ki.se
More information 👇 & 👉: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic... @ki.se
More about Sanders' path into #science: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pi...
Watch the video to find out what motivates her... 👀👇 #mdcDiversity #WomenInScience
More about Sanders' path into #science: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pi...
Watch the video to find out what motivates her... 👀👇 #mdcDiversity #WomenInScience
At #NCTBerlin, the #mdcBerlin joins forces with #ChariteBerlin, @bihatcharite.bsky.social, and @dkfz.bsky.social to connect research and cancer care directly with patients
Read the full story 👇 & 👉 www.helmholtz.de/en/about-us/... #Helmholtz30
At the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Helmholtz (@dkfz.bsky.social, @hzdr.bsky.social, @mdc-berlin.bsky.social) brings research straight to patients — for faster breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.
🔗 Learn more: t1p.de/nhmbq #Helmholtz30
At #NCTBerlin, the #mdcBerlin joins forces with #ChariteBerlin, @bihatcharite.bsky.social, and @dkfz.bsky.social to connect research and cancer care directly with patients
Read the full story 👇 & 👉 www.helmholtz.de/en/about-us/... #Helmholtz30
David! 🥳 He will represent Germany – and the #mdcBerlin – at the @eu-life.bsky.social Science Vision Contest 2025 in Brno!
One pitch, one vision – streamed across 🇪🇺 from @ceitec.eu this May.
Good luck from Berlin, and thanks to everyone who joined us at #mdcBIMSB tonight! 🌟
David! 🥳 He will represent Germany – and the #mdcBerlin – at the @eu-life.bsky.social Science Vision Contest 2025 in Brno!
One pitch, one vision – streamed across 🇪🇺 from @ceitec.eu this May.
Good luck from Berlin, and thanks to everyone who joined us at #mdcBIMSB tonight! 🌟