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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🌈🏃‍♀️ The MPI AGE Runners were back at the Run of Colours in Cologne! 30 runners took on the 5K or 10K – with lots of fun, laughter and team spirit along the way. 🥳 Congrats to Stefanie Kipschull (2nd in her category) and Frederik Eikens (3rd)! 👏 Proud of the whole team! 🌈❤️

The photo shows our 30 MPI AGE Runners, who attended the Run of Colours on September 19, 2026 in Cologne.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔬✨ Meet our CGA Host Labs – Part 5! Our final two groups: Hannah Scheiblich & Gabriele Zaffagnini 🎬 That’s a wrap! We’ve introduced all CGA Host Labs offering PhD projects in our call. 📅 Apply by Nov 3, 2026! 🔗 www.ageing-grad-school.de/phd/host-lab... @mpiage.bsky.social, @cecad.bsky.social

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our CGA alumnus Maxim Tobergte on receiving the Stefan Jentsch Award 2026 for his exceptional doctoral research in DNA repair and genome stability! After defending his PhD with summa cum laude in June, this is another fantastic recognition of his work. Congratulations, Maxim! 🎉

Maxim Tobergte (né Hützen) received the Stefan Jentsch Award 2026 from Prof. Björn Schuhmacher at the DNA Repair Conference in Cologne.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚀 Apply now for 12 fully funded PhD positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research! Join us and start your PhD in an international community at the forefront of ageing research. 🧬🔬 🗓️ Deadline: November 3, 2026 Explore the projects & apply: www.ageing-grad-school.de 📣 Spread the word!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our CGA alumni members Aishwarya Acharya @aishacharya.bsky.social and David Meyer @meyerdh.bsky.social on receiving the Klaus Liebrecht Award 2026 from the University of Cologne for their outstanding doctoral theses! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved success! 👏🧬

Image shows the awardees of the Klaus Liebrecht Award 2026, among them Aishwarya Atul Acharya and David Meyer from the Class of 2018 of the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🎓Reflecting on a wonderful graduate symposium: we shared some great moments with inspiring talks and opportunities to connect within our CGA community and beyond. Congrats to all our incredible students from the CGA class of 2022, and big thanks to the class of 2023 for organizing everything. 🎉🍾

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🚨 Scholarship Alert! 🚨 🧬👩🏽‍🔬 Pursue your Master studies in Biology or Biochemistry in Cologne at @unicologne.bsky.social and get full funding with our CGA Master Fellowship programme.💰 📅 Apply by July 15! 🔗 Learn more: www.ageing-grad-school.de/master/maste...

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🌏 CGA Recruitment Week is just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to meeting the top 25 applicants from all over the world! But what actually happens during CGA Recruitment Week? And what other activities can our students enjoy once they’re part of the CGA? Find out more! 🎬

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

🌈🏃‍♀️ Our MPI AGE Runners team was back at the annual Run of Colours, taking on both the 5K and 10K races, and we had such a great time! 🌞🎉 A huge shoutout to Stefanie Kipschull for winning in her category! 🏅 It was a great day filled with positive energy and lots of fun. Big congrats to all! 🥳

The photos shows all MPI AGE Runners, who joined the Run od Colours on September 20, 2025.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

📹 Here's a small glimpse into daily lab life at CGA! 🧪 This is just one of the many methods our PhD students use at our institutes. Curious? Watch our full video for even more insights about your possibilities at our graduate programme. Link to full video: www.ageing-grad-school.de/about-us/cal...

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📹 Interested in a PhD position in aging research starting in 2026? Then watch our new short video for some tips from our wonderful PhD students and faculty. Don't miss the deadline: November 3, 2025. Apply now and start your journey with us!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

We're very happy to announce that Katharina Witt from the CGA Class of 2021 successfully defended her PhD thesis yesterday! 👏 🎓 Congratulations Katharina!🥂🎊 We are so proud of you and wish you all the best for your next steps!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Apply now for a fully funded #PhD position at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research and become part of our vibrant #AgingResearch commmuny. 🗓️ Deadline: November 3, 2025. ℹ️ More info: www.ageing-grad-school.de 📣 Spread the news!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

🎉 Congrats to our CGA alumna Stephanie A. Fernandes on being selected for the Minerva Fast Track Programme! 🎉 We wish you great success in this new role! @stephalcantara.bsky.social #WomenInScience www.ageing-grad-school.de/about-us/cal...

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Stephanie A. Fernandes selected for the Minerva Fast Track Programme

Opportunity for exceptional female scientists to plan their long-term careers and start their own research group

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Stephanie A. Fernandes selected for Minerva Fast Track Programme! 🎉 Congrats on this amazing achievement! @stephalcantara.bsky.social @cga-age.bsky.social www.age.mpg.de/428071/25071...

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Stephanie A. Fernandes selected for the Minerva Fast Track Programme

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🚨 Your PhD journey starts NOW! Join our #webinar on Sept 4, 1-3 PM (CEST) & explore #PhD opportunities at Max Planck's IMPRS in NRW, Germany! 🇩🇪 👀 Gain insights into groundbreaking research & register here: events.gwdg.de/e/PhDatMaxPl... #MaxPlanck #Research #Germany #Science

Image shows diverse students with different backgrounds interested in getting informed about their career opportunities. Writing says "Rock your Career".

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🏆 Very happy to announce that our CGA alumni member Edoardo Longarini has received the Peter Hans Hofschneider Prize this week for his groundbreaking discoveries during his PhD thesis! 🎉 Huge congratulations, Edo, well deserved! 📰 Read more here: www.ageing-grad-school.de/about-us/cal...

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Edoardo Longarini receives the Peter Hans Hofschneider Prize

Prize for outstanding scientific work in the field of molecular medicine to CGA alumni member

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🎓We had such an amazing graduate symposium yesterday! Congratulations again to all students of the CGA class of 2021, and a huge thank you to the incredible class of 2022 that put everything together. It truly was a fantastic day!🎉🍾

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🎊Today, we're excited to celebrate the graduation of our amazing 13 students from the CGA Class of 2021! We’re so proud of all their accomplishments. 🎓Come join us now as they present their PhD projects at the 13th CGA Graduate Symposium. And, of course, we can’t wait for the dinner party tonight!🍾

Photo shows the CGA PhD students of the graduating class of 2021.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

📹 Curious about the CGA partner institutes and facilities? Discover the vibrant community at the Cologne Ageing Campus in our latest short video! Find out why working with us opens doors to exciting opportunities and unique benefits.

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

📣 Excited to share that on June 12, we will celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2021 with our CGA Graduate Symposium. 👩‍🎓🎊We will enjoy presentations from our graduating class and our three guest speakers, Meng Wang, Magdalena Götz, and Mario de Bono.👇 www.ageing-grad-school.de/about-us/cal...

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

👩‍🎓We're thrilled to share some wonderful news! Klara Schilling from the CGA Class of 2020 successfully defended her PhD thesis today! Klara, we hope you're enjoying some well-deserved celebrations right now! 🥂🎊 @mpiage.bsky.social @antebilab.bsky.social

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

📹 Want to start your Master studies in Cologne and dive into aging science right from the start? The CGA Master Fellowship Programme is just what you’re looking for! 📅 Be sure to apply by July 15. Check out our new clip and hear firsthand from our students and faculty about the programme! 👇

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🚨 Scholarship Alert! 🚨 Pursue your Master studies in Biology or Biochemistry with our #CGA Master Fellowship programme. 🧬👩🏽‍🔬💰 Explore ageing research at the Cologne Ageing Campus! Apply by July 15! 📅 🔗 Learn more: www.ageing-grad-school.de/master/maste...

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🎓 Let’s give a big round of applause to Rahel Dabrowski @raheldabrowski.bsky.social from the Graef lab, who just successfully defended her PhD thesis!👏🎊 Rahel, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished during your PhD journey and can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll do next!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🎥We're excited to share the new film about our graduate programme. Get a glimpse of our faculty & PhD students and explore your research opportunities. Join us as we dive into the world of ageing research and discover what makes the CGA truly unique.👩‍🔬🧑‍🎓 www.ageing-grad-school.de/about-us/cal...

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Discover the CGA film

Get to know our people & programme

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

🎉We are proud to announce that Eugene Ballhysa from the Class of 2019 successfully defended his PhD thesis today! 👏👏 👨‍🎓Eugene, we hope you are having a great time celebrating after your defense and wish you all the best for your next steps! 😇

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🎉🎉 We are proud to announce that Christian Vossen from the Class of 2020 and Aishwarya Acharya from the Class of 2018 successfully defended their PhD theses today! 👏👏 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Christian & Aish, we hope you had a great time celebrating after your defenses and wish you all the best for your next steps!

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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research @cga-age.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

👋We are the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research, and we have a PhD & Master Fellowship Programme for students who are interested in ageing research. Check out our short video and visit our website! Follow us to stay updated on our latest discoveries and events!🧬🎓 www.ageing-grad-school.de

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MPI-Metabolism @mpi-metabolism.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Hi everyone 👋 We are the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, and we study how the body controls weight and glucose levels. Our long-term goal is to develop treatments for diabetes and obesity! Follow us to keep up to date with our latest discoveries, findings and events! 🧬🔬🧓🧑‍🔬

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

⏰The countdown is on! In just a few days, we will welcome 25 candidates from around the world to our CGA Recruitment Week! To get them - and you - excited, we're giving you an exclusive sneak peek at our programme. 🎥 Stay tuned for our full video and more insights coming soon.👀

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MPI for Biology of Ageing @mpiage.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hi everyone! 👋 We’re the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and we’re passionate about studying the biology of ageing to help promote healthier ageing in humans. We’d love for you to follow us to keep up with our latest discoveries, insights, and events! 🧬🔬🧓🧑‍🔬 www.age.mpg.de/research

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