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One key takeaway from our Tubulis fireside chat with #LeibnizFMP: “Just do it!”

From academic research to a biotech start-up acquired in a deal worth up to $5 billion, the discussion highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, mentorship, and tech transfer. A few impressions... 👇

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Wide-angle view of the Tubulis fireside chat at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin-Buch. Five panelists and moderator Kseniia Choni sit on stage in front of a presentation screen, with the audience seated in the foreground. Three speakers at the Tubulis fireside chat: Dominik Schumacher (left), Christian Hackenberger (center), and Marc-André Kasper (right). Christian Hackenberger speaks into a microphone and gestures with his hand while the others listen. Maike Sander, Scientific Director of the Max Delbrück Center (left), and Dorothea Fiedler, Director of the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (right), smile and talk while holding event materials. Side view of the audience attending the Tubulis fireside chat at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin-Buch. Researchers and other participants sit in rows in a wood-paneled lecture hall, listening to the discussion.
October 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Explore individual cells. Imagine the future of healthcare.

At @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social 2026, we're inviting visitors to experience biomedical research firsthand and discuss tomorrow's medicine.

Full program and how to take part:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/science-week

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October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Aggressive tumors often carry cancer-promoting DNA rings. A team of researchers led by Anton Henssen found that when these rings become trapped in micronuclei, their activity is reduced – revealing a potential vulnerability.

Learn more:
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October 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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📣 Your next collaboration could start with a two-minute pitch!

Researchers and industry professionals alike can pitch what they’re looking for, what they can offer, or both — at the #HelmholtzHealth Partnering Event 2026.

Register by Oct. 25 to pitch:
👉 www.b2match.com/e/health-par... #mdcBerlin
Graphic for the Helmholtz Health Partnering Event highlighting open pitch sessions for researchers and companies. The Max Delbrück Center logo appears at the top left-hand corner. Partner and co-organizer logos at the bottom include Berlin Partner, HealthCapital Berlin-Brandenburg, Helmholtz Health, H3 Health Hub, Campus Berlin-Buch, and the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP). The background features an abstract light-blue wave pattern.
October 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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📣 Your next collaboration could start with a two-minute pitch!

Researchers and industry professionals alike can pitch what they’re looking for, what they can offer, or both — at the #HelmholtzHealth Partnering Event.

To pitch, register by October 25:
👉 www.b2match.com/e/health-par... #mdcBerlin
Graphic for the Helmholtz Health Partnering Event highlighting open pitch sessions for researchers and companies. The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the top-left corner. Partner and co-organizer logos at the bottom include Berlin Partner, HealthCapital Berlin-Brandenburg, Helmholtz Health, H3 Health Hub, Campus Berlin-Buch, and the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP). The background features an abstract light-blue wave pattern.
October 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Congratulations to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai on receiving the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry! 🎉

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. 👇

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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.”
October 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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It has been a special pleasure to welcome painter Edward B. Gordon 🎨 together with author Laura Wagner to
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October 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Congratulations to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel on the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! 🎉

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. 👇
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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.”
October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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How do calcium channels open in sync?

Like cogs in a clock, neighboring RyR1 channels help set each other in motion. Researchers at #mdcBerlin have now revealed how this “coupled gating” works — and why faulty coordination may contribute to muscle disease.

More:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/h...
Scientific visualization of two RyR1 calcium channels shown side by side against a black background. The large four-part protein structures are colored light blue and dark blue, with small pink regions visible near their centers. Above them, pink text reads “How calcium channels open together.”
September 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Innovation is a people business.

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
September 25, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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🔬🤝 Looking for scientific expertise, an industry partner, or a new collaboration opportunity?

Join researchers, start-ups, industry, investors, and innovation partners at the #HelmholtzHealth Partnering Event in Berlin.

Register now:
👉 www.b2match.com/e/health-par... #mdcBerlin #mdcInnovate
Graphic for the Helmholtz Health Partnering Event on November 19, 2026, at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin-Buch. Partner and co-organizer logos include Berlin Partner, HealthCapital Berlin-Brandenburg, Helmholtz Health, H3 Health Hub, Campus Berlin-Buch, and the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP). The background features an abstract light-blue wave pattern.
September 25, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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🐢 Systems Medicine of Aging
Our Systems Biology Lecture Series continues this autumn with an exciting line-up of speakers exploring the biology of aging – from somatic and mitochondrial mutations to immunology, neurodegeneration and disease.
📍MDC-BIMSB & Zoom
Check out the program below👇
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September 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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We’re hiring a Diversity Officer (m/f/d) to help turn our DEI goals into meaningful change across the #mdcBerlin.

Excellent German and English are required. Part-time position (19.5 hours/week) based at our Berlin-Buch campus. Apply by October 9, 2026.

More:
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September 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Caveolae help cells withstand mechanical stress, take up nutrients, and regulate signaling. How are these tiny membrane structures stabilized?

#mdcBerlin researchers have now resolved the structure of the EHD2 protein chain that does the job.

Learn how it works:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/h...
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September 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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From literature searches to data management and publishing – our new DIP Services department supports #mdcBerlin researchers throughout the research process.

Meet DIP head Stefanie Seltmann and learn how her team advences open science and reproducibility:

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September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Congratulations to Klaus Rajewsky on receiving Emory University’s 2026 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology! 🎉

The award recognizes more than six decades of contributions that helped shape modern immunology. Klaus continues his research at the #mdcBerlin today.

More:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/kl...
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September 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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What if scientists could search single-cell RNA data like we search the internet?

#mdcBerlin researchers developed Malva, a search engine that can query RNA sequences across tens of millions of cells in seconds – without downloading huge datasets.

More:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/g... 👈
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August 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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A new chapter for Kirstin Bodensiek at the #mdcBerlin!

After leading the center on an interim basis since February 2025, Bodensiek has now officially been appointed Administrative Director.

Congratulations, Kirstin, and all the best in your new role!

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August 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Congratulations, Maike Sander! 🥳

The German Stem Cell Network has selected our Scientific Director to receive the 2026 Hilde Mangold Award, recognizing her scientific excellence, leadership, and impact as a role model for women in research.

More:
👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/gs... 👈
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August 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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We are shocked by the attack on Berlin’s CSD. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone affected. We are proud of our queer community and stand firmly in solidarity with them. Together, we are shaping #mdcBerlin into a place rooted in openness, respect, and mutual support.
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July 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Pride Month at the #mdcBerlin began with exchange in our 5th annual Pride Symposium. This weekend, many members of our community will take that spirit to Berlin CSD. A big thank you to everyone who organized, spoke, and participated in the event! #CSDBerlin
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July 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Building a bioengineering hub with global reach.
At our Bioengineering Symposium, experts explored how biology, engineering, AI, and strong partnerships can accelerate medical innovation. At the #mdcBerlin, we’re helping bring these strengths together in Berlin.
🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/bi...
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July 21, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Research is a team effort. Our Summer Science Day brought colleagues from across the #mdcBerlin together to celebrate achievements, recognize our Silent Heroes and Marvelous Mentors, and reconnect as one community.

More impressions from the day:
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July 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026 is underway!

Our Scientific Director and co-organizer Maike Sander has welcomed researchers from around the world to #CampusBuch.

Here's to a day full of new ideas, inspiring talks, and great conversations.
Maike Sander, Scientific Director of the Max Delbrück Center and co-organizer of the symposium, speaking on stage during the opening session. Wide view of the auditorium at the Max Delbrück Center Bioengineering Symposium 2026, with Maike Sander welcoming participants from the stage and attendees seated in rows. Maike Sander speaking at a lectern during the opening session of the Max Delbrück Center Bioengineering Symposium 2026.
July 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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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:
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July 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM