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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 29/09/2026

Study today in @natcellbio.nature.com by @mathilda95.bsky.social @nadlerlab.bsky.social @mpi-cbg.de, Honigmann group @biotec-tud.bsky.social & @carldmodes.bsky.social reveals that clathrin-mediated endocytosis sorts proteins but not lipids. Lipids use different routes. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 21/09/2026

We hosted the six weeks long summer school Dive into Research for 16 students. They explored combinatorial structures in algebraic statistics and game theory and how mathematical software can be applied to these problems. Collab with MPI for Math in Science (Leipzig). @csbdresden.bsky.social

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 14/09/2026

The new name of @mpi-cbg.de PhD program, IMPRS Bio-MAP—International Max Planck Research School for Biology, Mathematics, AI, and Physics, reflects the continued evolution of the program and the interdisciplinary character of @mpi-cbg.de. Call open now! dipp.cmcb.tu-dresden.de/ausschreibun...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 07/09/2026

New tool to score AlphaFold-predicted molecular interactions: Mihaly Badonyi @mbadonyi.bsky.social & @tothpetroczylab.bsky.social have developed Pinc, an algorithm to convert AlphaFold's uncertainty into a single number. Publication in Protein Science. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 04/09/2026

We are hosting the Dive into Research (DiR) workshop for 16 students (Aug 10 - Sep 18), as part of the Combinatorial Synergies initiative. Organizers: Irem Portakal & Benjamin Hollering from MPI for Mathematics in the Sciences & @aidadoesmath.bsky.social @mpi-cbg.de @csbdresden.bsky.social #DiR2026

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 01/09/2026

Film Screening and Talk: “There is no such thing as fish” September 15th @mpi-cbg.de w Carolyn Kirschner (Artist S=T+ARTS Ec(h)o / Goldsmith U of London) & @ritamateus.bsky.social (research group leader @mpi-cbg.de, @poldresden.bsky.social @tudresden.bsky.social) in dialogue. Everybody is welcome!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 27/08/2026

Drone view of our 25 years anniversary celebrations. Video: Ashot Matevosyan. If you are an @mpi-cbg.de Alumni, join our network: plan.events.mpg.de/event/839/ #25yearsmpicbg

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 24/08/2026

We are celebrating 25 years since opening our building in Dresden on January 22, 2001! #25yearsmpicbg www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 15/07/2026

Meet PhD student Felix Romer @mpi-cbg.de @anne-grapin.bsky.social group on his cycling tour from August 26 to September 6 through Germany and the Netherlands! If you are interested to talk to him during his journey or know someone who would, please contact Felix on Instagram @cycling4science! 🚴‍♂️

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 01/07/2026

Today, we remembered Marwa El-Sherbini at the institute and in front of the regional court, where a new stele commemorates Marwa. Marwa, the wife of former MPI-CBG PhD student Elwy, was stabbed to death and Elwy got injured at an appeal hearing in the Court. Our thoughts are with her family.

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 25/06/2026

Get your memory @mpi-cbg.de stamp tomorrow at the Dresden Science Night! We are open 5pm to midnight. Our program: www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 18/06/2026

Otto Hahn Medal for three @mpi-cbg.de researchers: Kristin Böhlig in the group of André Nadler, Alison Kickuth in the group of Jan Brugués @poldresden.bsky.social, Giulio Zucal, from MPI-MiS in Leipzig and now mentored by Türkü Özlüm Çelik and @grill-lab.bsky.social. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Alison Kickuth (middle) at the award ceremony

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 04/05/2026

Apply now for this upcoming workshop (June 22-25, 2026) at @mpi-cbg.de and @csbdresden.bsky.social bringing together researchers from a variety of subjects to present and discuss recent advances in the theory and use of discrete Laplacians. plan.events.mpg.de/event/617/

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 30/04/2026

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 29/04/2026

Biohub @biohub.org and @maxplanck.de, represented by @mpi-cbg.de and @mpipks.bsky.social, invite applications for the Global Science Scholars program, a three year international postdoctoral fellowship program between the U.S. and Germany. www.czbiohub.org/program-mpi-...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 28/04/2026

Maximilian Wiesmann from the group of @aidadoesmath.bsky.social talked on the birth of AI at today's Dresden Seniors' Academy. 😮

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 23/04/2026

We took part in today’s Girls‘ Day! 16 girls visited us for a lab tour and talks from some of our female scientists: Agnes Toth Petrocyzy, Carlotta Langer, and Ina Hollerer. #girlsday

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 20/04/2026

‪ On April 15th, @leopoldina.org welcomed its new members of Class II Life Sciences. Meritxell Huch @merihuchlab.bsky.social, director @mpi-cbg.de, is among them and received their membership certificate together with fifteen other new members. Congratulations! 🎉 Photo: Marlene Gawrisch | Leopoldina

From left to right: Bettina Rockenbach, President of the Leopoldina, Meritxell Huch, Regine Kahmann, Deputy Speaker of Class II – Life Sciences, and Roland Lill, Speaker of Class II – Life Sciences.

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 10/04/2026

Meet people @mpi-cbg.de and their younger selves! At MPI-CBG, 500 curiousity-driven individuals, from over 50 countries & from the most diverse backgrounds, explore fundamental molecular and cellular processes underlying the formation of organs and organisms and their healthy maintenance. #thisiswho

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 09/04/2026

Embryo model ethics beyond box-checking: Proposal for embedded ethics by @jesseveenvliet.bsky.social & colleagues from @uio.no in @natcellbio.nature.com, based on dynamic dialogue, to facilitate ethically responsible research with stem-cell-based embryo models. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 01/04/2026

GROW@Dresden 2026 took place March 26-27 @tudresden.bsky.social and @mpi-cbg.de. This conference for all students of underrepresented gender identities in mathematics, especially women explored graduate programs and research opportunities within and beyond academia. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 27/03/2026

GROW@Dresden 2026 took place yesterday and today @tudresden.bsky.social and @mpi-cbg.de: This conference explores graduate programmes and research opportunities for students of underrepresented gender identities in mathematics, especially women. @haharrington.bsky.social @math-mpicbg.bsky.social

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 13/03/2026

The research group of Michael Weber @mpi-cbg.de is looking for a Ph.D. student (f/m/d) in high-speed nanoscale imaging. Apply now until March 31: careers.mpi-cbg.de/jobs/6328947...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 08/03/2026

Happy international women’s day! One of our female postdocs, Ina Hollerer, is active as Molekularinha on #Instagram & #TikTok to make science accessible for everyone. Meet her in this video. #internationalwomensday #mpicbg

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 06/03/2026

Apply now for the Max Planck Foundation start-up school and learn how to transform research into real-world application. June 3-5 @mpi-cbg.de! startupinitiative.maxplanckfoundation.org/en/start-up-...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 25/02/2026

Nikola Sadovek in @haharrington.bsky.social group & Daniel McGinnis @princetonupress.bsky.social, solved a 38-year-old mathematical puzzle by finding a precise rule for when a point, line, or plane can simultaneously intersect a whole family of convex shapes. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 18/02/2026

2026 marks the 25th Anniversary of @mpi-cbg.de in Dresden. We invite all Alumni to reconnect and celebrate 25 years of science together August 24-25. Sign up, if you would like to receive further updates, formal registration will follow: www.mpi-cbg.de/25th-anniver...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 06/02/2026

Giulio from the group of Türkü Özlüm Çelik talks on mathematical structures during our current coffee chalk talk series @csbdresden.bsky.social @math-mpicbg.bsky.social to promote knowledge exchange between disciplines.

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 03/02/2026

We welcome new research group leader Nagaraja Chappidi! He joins the @mpi-cbg.de to explore how cells regulate DNA replication and repair. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 28/01/2026

The spring call for the ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program is open now: www.csbdresden.de/join-us/as-a.... Join the @csbdresden.bsky.social for a fully funded fellowship. @mpi-cbg.de @mpipks.bsky.social

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 23/01/2026

Join the GROW@Dresden 2026 event March 26-27 @tudresden.bsky.social and @mpi-cbg.de and register here: plan.events.mpg.de/event/588/ The event is for all students of underrepresented gender identities in mathematics, especially women, who want to explore graduate programs and research opportunities.

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 19/12/2025

The new @mpi-cbg.de research group of Nagaraja Chappidi is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Macromolecular Compartmentalization and Genome Stability. Apply now: careers.mpi-cbg.de/jobs/6132430...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 27/10/2025

We are looking for a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) in RNA and Translational Control in Zebrafish Development in the future @mpi-cbg.de group of Madalena Reimão Pinto. Apply until Nov. 10: careers.mpi-cbg.de/jobs/6019856...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 24/10/2025

The new @mpi-cbg.de research group leader Daniela Egas Santander is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Applied Topology for Biology. Apply until November 16th here: careers.mpi-cbg.de/jobs/6002777...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 23/10/2025

With her research group, “Algebraic Topology and Networks in Biology,” Daniela Egas Santander joins @mpi-cbg.de and @csbdresden.bsky.social. Welcome, Daniela! 🎉 @math-mpicbg.bsky.social www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 20/10/2025

If you are interested in a PhD in the area of "Mechanisms of Genome Stability" and "Functional Genomics of Proteome Remodelling," apply now for a PhD @mpi-cbg.de! Overview of all participating RGLs: imprs.mpi-cbg.de/5761/researc...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 02/10/2025

Are you interested in a PhD in the area of "Mechanisms of translational control during embryogenesis?" Apply now for a PhD @mpi-cbg.de! Overview of all participating RGLs: imprs.mpi-cbg.de/5761/researc...

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 25/09/2025

Our call for PhD students within our International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology is open! Apply until October 28th. We are looking forward hearing from you! imprs.mpi-cbg.de

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 11/08/2025

Today, the EMBO @embo.org Practical Course on light sheet microscopy started @mpi-cbg.de. Organized by @paveltomancak.bsky.social, @ereynaud.bsky.social, Sebastian Bundschuh, and @cuencam15.bsky.social. Follow #LISH25 for updates!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 06/08/2025

From pipettes to putters: At the annual networking event, international summer interns @mpi-cbg.de & @cmcb-tud.bsky.social & Dresden campus prove that persistence and creative problem solving are par for the course during our Dresden Summer Internship Program. Organized by DIPP: www.dresden-ipp.de

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 24/06/2025

Dresden scientists @thegutmann.bsky.social and @rnadavid.bsky.social from the @hymanlab.bsky.social discover a new strategy used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to hide from the body’s DNA immune detection system. Now published in @pnas.org. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

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