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In recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements, Joachim Spatz, Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg, honored Hendrik Dietz from the Technical University of Munich with the Institute’s Otto Meyerhof Medal. In a festive ceremony at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (MPImF) in Heidelberg, Joachim Spatz awarded the […]

Every year, millions of people worldwide are infected with malaria, and several hundred thousand die as a result of the infection. Due to widespread resistance, neither the disease can be reliably treated nor can its vectors be effectively combated. A vaccine is also still a long way off. Dr Franziska Hentzschel holds a position as […]

Funding from the European Research Council (ERC) is regarded as an accolade for scientists at all career stages. With its “Starting Grants”, the ERC aims to pave the way to an independent career for excellent young researchers. This year, Jens Puschhof from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has been awarded the prestigious grant. The […]