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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 18h
How does H. pylori set the stage for stomach cancer? @sigal-lab.bsky.social has traced how the bacterium triggers a chain reaction that reprograms cells in the stomach lining and drives precancerous changes that can lead to stomach cancer. The findings are published in @natcomms.nature.com.
scientific image, text overlay: "Stopping stomach cancer before it starts"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🔬🤝 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.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/de/career/jo...
Job posting graphic on a dark magenta background. The text reads: “Diversity Officer (f/m/d). Help shape Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Max Delbrück Center. People & Culture · Campus Berlin-Buch · Part-time · 19.5 hours/week. Apply by October 9, 2026.” A Max Delbrück Center logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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: More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/su...
Portrait of Stefanie Seltmann standing at a railing inside the Max Delbrück Center. Overlaid quote reads: “Our goal is to make research at the Max Delbrück Center more transparent and more useful to others.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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...
AI-generated scientific illustration of a caveola in a cell membrane, with a chain of proteins wrapped around its neck. Overlaid text reads: “A protein chain keeps caveolae in shape.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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...
Portrait of Klaus Rajewsky resting his head on his hand against a dark background. Overlaid text reads: “Congratulations! Max Cooper Prize in Immunology for Klaus Rajewsky.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
More CAR T cells don’t necessarily mean more effective treatment. Researchers, including #mdcBerlin's @simonhaas.bsky.social, identified a specific subgroup linked to successful low-dose therapy – and a potential biomarker for more personalized treatment. More: 🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/m...
AI-generated scientific illustration showing a blue immune cell interacting with a red cancer cell. Overlaid text reads: “More CAR T cells don’t always mean effective treatment.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In the future, could stem cells help treat diabetes? And what makes organoids so promising? This Friday, #mdcBerlin's Scientific Director Maike Sander and fellow experts discuss the future of stem cell research. ❗in German | free admission More info: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/de/news/even... 👈
Nighttime photo of the illuminated MDC-BIMSB building in Berlin-Mitte. Overlaid text announces a public discussion on stem cell research in Berlin on September 11, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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... 👈
Abstract scientific graphic showing a stylized flower-like symbol surrounded by RNA sequence letters and dataset identifiers. Overlaid text reads: “A search engine for single-cell RNA.”

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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Berlin researchers have combined proteomics and AI to identify a seven-protein signature that reliably indicates vasculitis remission. This could help physicians tailor treatment more precisely, reducing unnecessary exposure to immunosuppressive drugs. More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/p... 👈
Scientific image of a stained tissue sample with inflammation around a blood vessel. Overlaid text reads: “Proteomics and AI reveal signs of vasculitis remission,” with a blue Max Delbrück Center logo in the lower right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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! More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/k... 👈
Portrait of Kirstin Bodensiek smiling at the camera. Overlaid text reads: “Kirstin Bodensiek – Administrative Director, Max Delbrück Center.”Close-up portrait of Kirstin Bodensiek smiling and looking to the side. Overlaid text reads: “Congratulations!”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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... 👈 #mdcBerlin
Portrait of Maike Sander wearing glasses and a dark blazer. Overlaid text on green text boxes reads: “Congratulations! Hilde Mangold Award for Maike Sander.”
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EU-LIFE @eu-life.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We are highlighting voices from EU-LIFE member institutes that embody the alliance's priorities. Today, we showcase #AdminInnovation with Anita Ender, Administrative Director and CEO of @cemm.oeaw.ac.at in #Vienna ➡️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #WeAreEULIFE
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#cemm #vienna #admininnovation #weareeulife | EU-LIFE
“𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱”, says Anita Ender, Administrative Director and CEO of CeMM, the Research Center for Mol...
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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.
MAx Delbrück Center Logo on pride flag
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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
people with a pride banner of the Max Delbrück Centerwoman during a talkperson giving a talk at a scientific pride eventgroup of people
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Welcome Filip Van Petegem! Humboldt Research Award winner (@humboldt-foundation.de) and biochemist @filipvanpetegem.bsky.social will spend 6 months as a guest researcher in @mishakudryashev.bsky.social’s lab studying the structure ion channels. Details: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/we...
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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...
big group of people, headline: Bioengineering the future of medicinefemale speaker on a stage, headline: "Maike Sander officially opened the symposium"people talking at scientific posters, headline: "The poster session provided a setting to exchange ideas"group of women, headline: "The organizers of the first Bioengineering Symposium: Maike Sander, Christine-Maria Horejs, Karen Christman and Milica Radisic."
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Just one exposure to #cocaine can create changes in mouse #brain cells that persist for at least two weeks. Researchers led by @apombo1.bsky.social presented these findings at the @fens.org Forum, Europe’s largest neuroscience congress. #FENS2026 Our article: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/si...
illustration of a brain, headline: "A single cocaine dose alters mouse brain cells"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Researchers in the lab of James Poulet have uncovered how the #nervoussystem senses cool and warm temperatures. The findings challenge a long-standing view of #temperature #sensing and could guide future research into #pain and sensory disorders. Our article: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/h...
scientific image. headline: "How the skin distinguishes cool from warm"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Organoids models often consist of immature cells. Models that resemble adult tissue would be better for studying late-onset diseases like ALS. Our scientists show that electrical pulse stimulation helps organoid to mature. Details: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/el...
scientific image. Headline: "Electrical stimulation helps organoids mature"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an underappreciated driver of inflammation and heart damage in people with impaired kidney function. 👉 Full article: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/in...
scientific image, headline: "Inflatmmation links the kidney and the heart"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
How does a naked mole-rat queen remain the only fertile female in the colony – even when she is not physically present?
a naked mole-rat. Headline: "The smell of success"
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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: www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/su...
A large group of Max Delbrück Center staff members stands together outdoors on campus, smiling and waving toward a camera positioned above them for a group photo.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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
Portrait of Altuna Akalin smiling outdoors. Overlaid text reads: “Congrats! Altuna Akalin awarded Charité professorship.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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 👈
Photo of a panel discussion in a large auditorium at the Max Delbrück Center with a full audience seated in tiered rows. Overlaid text reads: “Bioengineering Symposium 2026,” “July 6,” and “Berlin-Buch, MDC.C.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the bottom right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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... 👈
Side-by-side portraits of Holger Gerhardt and Norbert Hübner. Overlaid text reads: “Holger Gerhardt and Norbert Hübner join EMBO.” Additional text states that the European Molecular Biology Organization has elected both Max Delbrück Center scientists to its membership.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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 👈
Graphic titled “The Innovation Journey: From Bench to Market.” A vertical pipeline lists the steps Scientific Discovery, Innovation Scouting, IP Protection, Translational Funding, Proof of Concept, Business Strategy, Asset Development, Partnering & Licensing, and Venture Creation. A side box lists I&E support: training and workshops, fundraising guidance, regulatory input, industry and VC access, and more. The Max Delbrück Center logo appears at the bottom left-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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... 👈
Graphic for the Max Delbrück Center Bioengineering Symposium 2026 featuring a fluorescent microscopy image in blue, green, and red. Overlaid text reads: “Bioengineering Symposium Final Call” and “July 6, 2026 | Berlin-Buch.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the bottom right-hand corner. The graphic serves as a final invitation to attend the symposium.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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
Side-by-side portraits of Uwe Ohler and Gaetano Gargiulo. Overlaid text reads: “ERC Advanced Grants for Uwe Ohler and Gaetano Gargiulo.” Additional text notes that each researcher received up to €2.5 million in funding to investigate the regulation of protein synthesis and vulnerabilities in pediatric brain tumors.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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
Promotional graphic for the Max Delbrück Center’s “Afternoon for Immunology.” A microscopy image of colorful stained cells appears at the top, with text reading: “Afternoon for Immunology,” “MDC-BIMSB (Berlin-Mitte),” and “June 29, 2026.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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
Microscopic image of heart muscle tissue shown in red, with green and blue fluorescent markers highlighting specific cellular structures. Overlaid text reads: “Heart failure caused by an overactive protein.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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 👈

Graphic with background image and text for the Max Delbrück Center Bioengineering Symposium 2026. The image shows a fluorescent microscopy image in blue, green, and red.

The text reads: “Afternoon Session II. Programming and Reprogramming Living Systems. Bioengineering Symposium 2026. 3:30 PM | July 6 | Berlin-Buch.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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...
Close-up photograph of laboratory cell culture dishes filled with pink growth medium. Overlaid text reads: “SPARK 13 – Concert & Discussion” and “Biases and First Impressions: The Hidden Lens in Art and Science.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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 👇
bio:cap participants pose for a group photo in front of the event sign.Startup founder presents on stage during a bio:cap pitch session.CARTemis presents its next-generation CAR-T cell technology during a startup pitch session at bio:cap.Panel discussion on innovation and entrepreneurship during bio:cap 2026.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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... 👈
Portrait of Gary Lewin standing with folded arms beside a concrete pillar. Overlaid text reads: “Congrats! Gary Lewin elected to Leopoldina.” The graphic uses the institution’s blue branding colors.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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 👈
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Text reads: “Afternoon Session I – Tissue and Cell Engineering – Bioengineering Symposium 2026 – 1:50 PM | July 6 | Berlin-Buch.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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... 👈
Microscopy image showing CAR-T cells and lymphoma cells against a black background. Cells appear in white and turquoise, with small magenta highlights.

Overlaid text reads: “A navigation system for CAR-T cells.” A white Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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... 👈 #mdcBerlin
Visitors walk across the Max Delbrück Center site on Campus Berlin-Buch during the Long Night of the Sciences. A guide at the front holds a sign for a laboratory tour while a group of attendees follows behind. Large molecular sculptures are visible in the background. Overlaid text reads: “This was the Long Night of Sciences 2026.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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... 👈
Graphic with image and text: Portrait of Mascha Koenen standing outdoors beside a birch tree with her arms crossed. Overlaid text reads: “Welcome! Mascha Koenen joins HI-TAC as new Junior Group Leader.” A blue Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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 👈
Graphic with background image and text: It shows a fluorescent microscopy image in blue, green, and red.The text reads: “Morning session. Organoids and organs-on-a-chip. Bioengineering Symposium 2026. 11:00 AM | July 6 | Berlin-Buch.”
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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/... 👈
Colorful graphic in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green tones with a trans pride flag motif in the background. Text reads: “Pride Symposium. Trans Pasts – Trans Futures. MDC-BIMSB. Jun 12, 2026.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
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... 👈
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#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 👈
Graphic with image and text: Photo of researchers discussing scientific posters during a conference. Overlaid text reads: “Submit your abstracts!” followed by “Bioengineering Symposium 2026” and “July 6, 2026 | Berlin-Buch.” A white arrow icon appears in the bottom right-hand corner.Close-up photo of two researchers discussing a scientific poster. Overlaid text reads: “Submission deadline extended: June 12, 2026,” followed by “Bioengineering Symposium 2026” and “July 6 | Berlin Buch.” A white arrow icon appears in the bottom right-hand corner.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This week, #mdcBerlin representatives joined the @eu-life.bsky.social Community 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... 👇
A group of conference participants standing outside a building, wearing lanyards and smiling for a photo.Exterior view of the Netherlands Cancer Institute showing the outlined face of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and a modern beige and glass building under a partly cloudy sky.A large group of people gathered outdoors at picnic tables and standing around at a conference venue, with trees and food trucks in the background.Projection screen with the EU-LIFE logo and the text “Community meeting 2026, NKI Amsterdam 27–29 May,” shown in a lecture hall.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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... 👈
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How immune cells spur repair of the heart
In “Nature Communications,” Max Delbrück Center researchers show how immune cells initiate zebrafish heart regeneration, highlighting the possibility that precisely timed inflammatory signaling of specific immune cells — rather than broad suppression — could inform new approaches to cardiac repair.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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... #mdcBerlin 👈
Graphic announcing the Long Night of the Sciences press conference, with the text “Press Conference” and “Livestream, May 27, 10:30 AM.” The Max Delbrück Center logo appears in the lower right-hand corner.
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