03
Nov
2026
Nov
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Andrew Oberst
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Andrew Oberst (Department of Immunology, University of Washington) for a talk titled Dying to get noticed: Immune responses to cell death in vivo.
Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
28
Oct
2026
Oct
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Kate Miroshnikova Ph.D.
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Kate Miroshnikova (Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Münster) for her talk abot Mechanical & soft matter properties of the nucleus in cell state regulation.
Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
Past events
15
Jun
2023
Jun
2023
09:00 am
iQbio Workshop – Presentation – Body Language and Appearance
This workshop is designed for PhD students and Postdocs to increase their presentation skills concerning their appearance.
03
May
2023
May
2023
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Gabrijela Dumbovic
RNA localization regulation: from mechanism to phenotype
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in a hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in a hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
14
Jun
2023
Jun
2023
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Christian Münch
The ins and outs of mitochondrial protein quality control
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
25
Apr
2023
Apr
2023
12:30 pm
10. Mini-Symposium of the RMU-RNA Salon “Genomics approaches in RNA biology”
The RMU-RNA Salon is designed to bring together scientists interested in RNA biology within the Rhine-Main area to increase the awareness for available methods and to fuel the interactions.
16
Jun
2023
Jun
2023
04:00 pm
The Night of Science 2023
Die Night of Science wird 2023 unter dem Thema "Der Klimawandel" abgehalten. Die diesjährige Leitfigur ist Alfred Wegener mit seiner bahnbrechenden Forschung der Plattentektonik.
06
Sep
2023
Sep
2023
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Virginie Lecaudey
Cell junctions-associated signalling during organ formation
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
14
Nov
2023
Nov
2023
02:30 pm
iQbio Career Day 2023
The GRADE Center iQbio would like to invite its members to the iQbio Career Day 2023 with introductory short talks, open panel discussion and an adjacent meet-up over free drinks and buffet.
26
Sep
2023
Sep
2023
11:00 am
Faculty Lunch – Prof. James H. Hurley
Deconstructing the Endolysosomal and Autophagic Pathways
The Faculty lunch seminar will take place on-site.
18
Oct
2023
Oct
2023
09:00 am
iQbio Workshop – Career Development
This workshop is designed for PhD students in their final years and Postdocs to identify available career options and their next career steps.
18
Oct
2023
Oct
2023
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Dora Tang
Bottom up approaches to building synthetic cells
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
02
Nov
2023
Nov
2023
02:00 pm
CMMS Talks – Prof. Dr. Jay T. Lennon
Evolution of the minimal cell
The CMMS Talk will take place on-site at the lecture Hall of the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) and via Zoom.
06
Dec
2023
Dec
2023
07:30 pm
Science Talk – Wissen angezapft – Prof. A. Heckel und Prof. T. Biebricher
Hält die Brandmauer nach rechts? (Prof. Thomas Biebricher)
Ist Heilen mit Licht Science Fiction? (Prof. Alexander Heckel)
Der Science Talk findet statt bei Bier, Wein oder Limo im Kunstverein Familie Montez (Honsellstraße 7, 60314 Frankfurt) und wird moderiert von der Kabarettistin Britta Hoffmann und begleitet vom Shanty-Chor Eschersheim.
13
Dec
2023
Dec
2023
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Volker Zickermann
Complex I complexity
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a small Xmas get-together afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a small Xmas get-together afterwards.
24
Jan
2024
Jan
2024
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Ana J. Garcia Saez
Molecular architecture of the apoptotic pore
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
07
Feb
2024
Feb
2024
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Robert Ernst
Molecular signatures of the stressed ER
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
07
May
2024
May
2024
07:30 pm
Science Talk – Wissen angezapft! – Dr. Kathi Zarnack und Dr. Lena Marie Seegers
Hochbetrieb in der Zelle (Dr. Kathi Zarnack)
Warum Frauenherzen anders schlagen (Dr. Lena Marie Seegers)
Der Science Talk findet statt bei Bier, Wein oder Limo im Kunstverein Familie Montez (Honsellstraße 7, 60314 Frankfurt) und wird moderiert von der Kabarettistin Britta Hoffmann und begleitet vom Männerquartett 4xdelay und Die blaue Stunde.
Warum Frauenherzen anders schlagen (Dr. Lena Marie Seegers)
Der Science Talk findet statt bei Bier, Wein oder Limo im Kunstverein Familie Montez (Honsellstraße 7, 60314 Frankfurt) und wird moderiert von der Kabarettistin Britta Hoffmann und begleitet vom Männerquartett 4xdelay und Die blaue Stunde.
15
May
2024
May
2024
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. William Wan (Vanderbilt University, US)
Recent Developments in Cryo-Electron Tomography Image Processing
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with a light lunch afterwards.
29
May
2024
May
2024
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Yvonne Stahl and Dr. Thomas Sokolowski
Multiscale functional imaging of plant stem cell regulation
The tale of the mouse and the fly: Multiscale modeling, optimization and inference for elucidating distinct developmental strategies
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
The tale of the mouse and the fly: Multiscale modeling, optimization and inference for elucidating distinct developmental strategies
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
21
Jun
2024
Jun
2024
06:00 pm
The Night of Science 2024
Die diesjährige Leitfigur ist Lise Meitner mit ihrer bahnbrechenden Forschung der Radioaktivität und der Kernspaltung.
09
Sep
2024
Sep
2024
02:30 pm
iQbio Career Day 2024 – Goes Industry
The GRADE Center iQbio would like to invite its members to the iQbio Career Day 2024 - Goes Industry with introductory short talks, open panel discussion and an adjacent meet-up over free drinks and buffet.
26
Jun
2024
Jun
2024
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Ramachandra M. Bhaskara and Prof. Mathias Munschauer
Decoding cellular homeostasis: From data streams to molecular mechanisms
An RNA-centric perspective on viral infections
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
An RNA-centric perspective on viral infections
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
30
Aug
2024
Aug
2024
04:00 pm
Guest lecture – Prof. Vinay Tergaonkar
Decoding cellular homeostasis: From data streams to molecular mechanisms
The Guest lecture will take place only on-site.
The Guest lecture will take place only on-site.
09
Oct
2024
Oct
2024
12:00 am
International Symposium – New Horizons in Membrane Biology (CRC1507)
The symposium New Horizons in Membrane Biology, hosted by the Collaborative Research Center 1507, will cover key aspects in the field of membrane biology focusing on the structure, dynamics and function of protein assemblies and machineries at and across compartmentalization boundaries. This conference will bring together scientists of various disciplines with the membrane research community in Germany and takes place October 9 – 11, 2024.
07
Oct
2024
Oct
2024
09:00 am
SCALE-it Workshop – Introduction to 3D Visualization with Blender for Scientists
This workshop introduce to the world of 3D graphics and Blender, the powerful open-source software for visualizing research results in 3D.
25
Sep
2024
Sep
2024
08:45 am
Giersch International Conference – From Multiscale Models to Digital Twins
This conference will bring together theorists, computational experts and data scientists of all ages to discuss digital twin development at different scales, ranging from molecules and cell compartments to tissues and neural systems and takes place September 25 – 27, 2024.
10
Oct
2024
Oct
2024
11:00 am
IMPRS Guest Seminar – Dr. Tugce Aktas
RNA Processing Across Evolution
The Guest lecture will take place in hybrid form.
05
Nov
2024
Nov
2024
09:00 am
SCALE-it Workshop – How to handle your supervisor
The highly interactive workshop allows you to learn in small groups, work on participant case studies, and roleplay challenging conversations.
22
Jan
2025
Jan
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. André Nadler
Imaging lipid transport & ultrastructural organization
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
05
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Matthias Kaschube
From pixels to large-scale, interpretable properties: A deeper look into microscopy images using deep representational learning
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
19
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Dr. Tomohisa Toda
Exploring long-lived cellular components for neural plasticity and brain aging
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
05
Mar
2025
Mar
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Dragomir Milovanovic
Condensate Biology at the Synapse
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
17
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
09:00 am
SCALE-it Workshop – GxP
GxP ist ein Sammelbegriff für die Richtlinien der Guten Arbeitspraxis. Der Workshop vermittelt Kenntnisse über die Richtlinien und Regelwerke in der pharmazeutischen Industrie. Parallel dazu werden mögliche Berufsfelder vorgestellt, um den Brückenschlag zwischen Hochschule und Jobeinstieg erfolgreich zu meistern.
25
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
12:30 pm
CRC 1507 Seminar Series – Prof. Dr. Maki Tsujita
Sudden death syndrome and lipid disorders
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH CENTER 1507 (CRC 1507) presents Prof. Dr. Maki Tsujita from Nagoya City University, Japan.
14
Mar
2025
Mar
2025
10:00 am
Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award 2025 / 20th Anniversary Symposium
Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award 2025
The Paul Ehrlich & Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award, presented annually by the Paul Ehrlich Foundation since 2006, recognizes outstanding research in the life sciences by a young, independent postdoctoral scientist working in Germany. Endowed with €60,000 for research purposes, the award highlights exceptional contributions to scientific advancement.
01
Apr
2025
Apr
2025
12:30 pm
13. Mini-Symposium of the RMU-RNA Salon ‘Genomics approaches in RNA biology’
The RMU-RNA Salon is designed as a series of events to bring together scientists interested in RNA biology within the extended Rhine-Main area to increase the awareness for available methods and to fuel the interactions.
10
Apr
2025
Apr
2025
06:00 pm
FIAS Forum: Das Immunsystem in Raum und Zeit
FIAS Fellow Prof. Dr. Martin-Leo Hansmann nimmt uns mit auf eine Spannende Reise in das menschliche Immunsystem.
04
Jun
2025
Jun
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Yoav Shechtman
3D single molecule localization microscopy meets deep learning
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
17
Jun
2025
Jun
2025
04:00 pm
SCALE-it Best PhD Award 2025
Join us for a celebration of scientific excellence at the SCALE-it Best PhD Award 2025, where we honor outstanding doctoral research and interdisciplinary collaboration. This year’s event features three exceptional awardees and inspiring talks by renowned guest speakers, highlighting cutting-edge advances in molecular life sciences. We look forward to an afternoon of science, discussion, and celebration with the entire SCALE-it community!
13
Jun
2025
Jun
2025
05:00 pm
Night of Science 2025
On June 13, 2025, Frankfurt’s Riedberg Campus will come alive with lights, experiments, and excitement during the Night of Science—a student-organized event that brings science to the public in the most engaging way. Since its launch in 2006, the Night of Science has become a local tradition, offering over 100 lectures, guided tours, and hands-on activities throughout the night.
04
Aug
2025
Aug
2025
09:00 am
1st Workshop of the Human RNome Project Consortium
Join the workshop of the Human RNome Project (HRP)—a unique event bringing together researchers in RNA chemistry, mass spectrometry, sequencing, and bioinformatics.
18
Sep
2025
Sep
2025
01:00 pm
GBM Compact meeting: Focus on Condensate Biology
Registration is open for the GBM Compact Meeting: 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆. This event will showcase the latest findings and open questions in the dynamic and interdisciplinary field of biomolecular condensate science. Central topics include how phase separation of proteins, RNA, and DNA drives the formation and regulation of membrane-less organelles, and how these mechanisms relate to cellular function and disease.
01
Jul
2025
Jul
2025
09:00 am
SCALE-it Workshop – IMARIS
IMARIS is a software for the visualization, segmentation and interpretation of 3D and 4D microscopy datasets. The 2-day workshop (July 01 +02) covers various topics from object classification, spatial statistics to batch processing. In addition, on July 03 (not mandatory) the workshop trainer offers dedicated time-slots for discussing individual projects and problems.
07
Jul
2025
Jul
2025
05:15 pm
IPTC Colloquium – Prof. Dr. Patrick Nürnberger
The Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry cordially invites you to the upcoming IPTC Colloquium.
17
Jul
2025
Jul
2025
05:15 pm
IPTC Colloquium – Prof. Dr. Nobuhiro Yanai
The Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry cordially invites you to the upcoming IPTC Colloquium titled "Optical Spin Hyperpolarization for Quantum Sensing."
10
Sep
2025
Sep
2025
04:30 pm
FIAS Laureatus Fellow Award Lecture and Ceremony – Prof. Ben Feringa
Join on Wednesday, 10 September at FIAS for the Laureatus Fellow Award Lecture and Ceremony, honoring Nobel Laureate Prof. Ben Feringa for his groundbreaking work in molecular machines and dynamic molecular systems. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading chemists at the forefront of nanoscience and asymmetric catalysis.
24
Sep
2025
Sep
2025
02:30 pm
SCALE-it Career Day
We cordially invite you to attend SCALE-it Career Day 2025 on 24 September at 14:30, featuring insightful presentations, an engaging panel discussion, and a networking reception with alumni, accompanied by complimentary refreshments and buffet.
19
Aug
2025
Aug
2025
04:00 pm
IRTG Professorship Week Syma Khalid
RTG Professorship Week featuring Prof. Syma Khalid from the University of Oxford. Prof. Khalid is a leading expert in molecular dynamics simulations and membrane biology. She will deliver a series of engaging talks, covering topics such as molecular dynamics of bacterial membranes, career insights with inspiring background stories, and strategies for effective science communication.
15
Sep
2025
Sep
2025
10:30 am
Symposium on Cellular Biophysics September 2025
On the occasion of the annual program start for new PhD students, our graduate program – the IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics – organizes a versatile symposium on research topics from the field of cellular biophysics in cooperation with the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies.
Join us in the lecture hall of the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics to get to know the Faculty, and learn about the different research topics within the IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics.
25
Aug
2025
Aug
2025
03:00 pm
Online workshop “NHR Network for Computational Life Science”
Join us for an online workshop introducing the NHR Network for Computational Life Sciences and the powerful services available through NHR-Nord in Göttingen. Learn how to access high-performance computing, expert support, and AI resources tailored to research in life sciences and beyond.
25
Sep
2025
Sep
2025
06:00 pm
FIAS Forum – Computer modellieren das Leben
Die FIAS-Fellows und SCALE Mitglieder Sebastian Thallmair und Roberto Covino werden in der Reihe des FIAS Forums die Fortschritte durch molekulare Modellierung und die sich eröffnenden Möglichkeiten der Erforschung von zellulären und gesundheitsrelevanten Prozessen für alle Interessenten darstellen.
07
Oct
2025
Oct
2025
03:00 pm
IPTC Colloquium – Dr. Zhixing Chen
The Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry cordially invites you to the upcoming IPTC Colloquium.
10
Oct
2025
Oct
2025
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Liangyi Chen
Quantitative and holistic superresolution live-cell imaging: from structured illumination microscopy to the sparse deconvolution
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
29
Oct
2025
Oct
2025
12:30 am
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof. Leo Kurian
RNA regulatory principles of engineering fate in living systems.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
06
Nov
2025
Nov
2025
09:00 am
Scientific Symposium Merz Guest Professorship
Join us for the Scientific Symposium of the Merz Guest Professorship 2025: “Hijacking the Cellular Protein Degradation System – Translating Bifunctional Molecules into Novel Therapies.”
12
Nov
2025
Nov
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Luciano Abriata
Like in Star Trek: MoleculARweb tools for immersive multiuser molecular graphics and modeling.
The SCALE lunch seminar will take place in hybrid form with coffee and a light lunch afterwards.
18
Dec
2025
Dec
2025
04:00 pm
2. RMU-RNA Salon X-mas Edition “Decorate your RNA – ‘tis the season “!
Join us for the 2nd RMU-RNA Salon – X-mas Edition: “Decorate your RNA – ’tis the season!” 🎄
Enjoy inspiring talks by Michaela Frye (DKFZ Heidelberg) and Christoph Dieterich (University Clinics Heidelberg), followed by a festive Meet-the-Speakers with Glühwein.
Enjoy inspiring talks by Michaela Frye (DKFZ Heidelberg) and Christoph Dieterich (University Clinics Heidelberg), followed by a festive Meet-the-Speakers with Glühwein.
10
Dec
2025
Dec
2025
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Prof Dr Janine Brunner
Join us for the next SCALE Lunch Seminar, featuring Janine Brunner (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). Janine Brunner will present her talk, “Molecular mechanisms governing lipid asymmetry in the endoplasmic reticulum.” The seminar takes place in hybrid format at the MPI for Biophysics and via Zoom.
15
Jan
2026
Jan
2026
04:00 pm
Fake Science: Die Lügenmacher – Workshop
Predatory journals and fake publishers are increasingly difficult to recognize—and can jeopardize a researcher’s academic reputation. This session highlights the key warning signs of fraudulent publishing practices and provides clear criteria for distinguishing trustworthy journals from deceptive ones, helping researchers protect the integrity of their work.
12
Feb
2026
Feb
2026
02:00 pm
Rolf Sammet-Professur 2025/26: Regulation of Gene Transcription – Patrick Cramer
The 2026 Rolf-Sammet-Gastprofessur welcomes Prof. Patrick Cramer, President of the Max Planck Society and a leading authority on gene transcription. Established in 1985, the Rolf-Sammet-Gastprofessur brings internationally renowned scientists to Goethe University to advance research and teaching in the natural sciences.
Prof. Cramer will deliver lectures across Goethe University campuses on January 15–16 and February 12–13, 2026, addressing gene regulation, chromatin transcription, and viral polymerases.
17
Dec
2025
Dec
2025
12:30 pm
Lecture by Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar on Cryogenic of protein complexes at angstrom resolution & 3D fluorescence-free imaging in live cells
Professor Vahid Sandoghdar, Director and Scientific Member at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and a pioneer in nano-optics and biomolecular imaging, will give a lecture on “Cryogenic imaging of protein complexes at angstrom resolution & three-dimensional fluorescence-free imaging in live cells.” His groundbreaking work spans single-molecule spectroscopy, high-resolution cryogenic imaging, and novel optical methods for studying living cells.
21
Jan
2026
Jan
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Katja Luck
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Dr. Katja Luck (Institute of Molecular Biology) for a talk titled “Towards a complete structural landscape of protein–protein binding”. She will present new computational and experimental approaches to uncover diverse and previously underrepresented modes of protein–protein interactions. Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
19
Feb
2026
Feb
2026
02:00 pm
IBC2 seminar with Vikram Kasaragod – The Structural Landscape of Synaptic GABAA Receptor Capture
How are synaptic GABAA receptors structurally organized and captured at inhibitory synapses? Join the next IBC2 seminar for an insightful talk by Vikram Kasaragod (University of Cambridge) exploring the molecular architecture underlying inhibitory neurotransmission.
02
Mar
2026
Mar
2026
03:00 pm
Giersch International Conference and SCALE Kick-Off
How can digital twins transform natural life sciences? Join leading international experts at the Giersch International Conference & SCALE Kick-Off to explore cutting-edge computational models, AI-driven approaches, and the future of predictive, mechanistic simulations in the life sciences.
13
Mar
2026
Mar
2026
09:00 am
GROMACS – Running (efficiently) on HPC (1-Day Workshop, on-site in Frankfurt)
Learn how to run your molecular dynamics simulations with GROMACS most efficiently on HPC resources, enabling you to make the most of your (compute) time and resources. The hands-on workshop will cover general recommendations for running GROMACS via the SLURM queuing system and on how to best benchmark your simulation system on Goethe HPC systems.
23
Mar
2026
Mar
2026
01:00 pm
Special Lecture: AI by Jürgen Schmidhuber pioneers of modern AI research
A talk by Jürgen Schmidhuber, a pioneer of modern artificial intelligence, will explore the evolution of AI from its early foundations to current and emerging breakthroughs. The lecture will cover developments ranging from generative AI to its expansion into the physical world, including robotics and self-learning systems, while also addressing broader societal implications and future prospects.
25
Mar
2026
Mar
2026
11:00 am
Max Planck Institute of Biophysics Seminar Series
The Max Planck Institute for Biophysics seminar series continues with a talk by Prof. van Niel (Nantes Université):
“Fundamental role of CD63 and its harnessing in the study of extracellular vesicles.”
10
Apr
2026
Apr
2026
09:00 am
asyncmd: Constructing Complex Molecular Dynamics Workflows in Python (1-Day Workshop, on-site in Frankfurt)
If you ever wondered how to best automatize the setup, control, and analysis of many simultaneous molecular dynamics simulations on a HPC system, this workshop is for you.
asyncmd enables users to construct complex molecular dynamics workflows or develop and implement trajectory based enhanced sampling methods, making it the ideal tool for both users of molecular dynamics and developers of enhanced sampling methods. In this hands-on workshop participants will receive an introduction to asyncmd and learn how to automate a common task in the simulation of molecular systems.
14
Apr
2026
Apr
2026
04:15 pm
Lecture by Prof. Hitoshi Kurumizaka on The Nucleosome as a Regulatory Machine on Genome
We are pleased to invite you to a lecture by Prof. Hitoshi Kurumizaka (Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, The University of Tokyo) on “The Nucleosome as a Regulatory Machine on Genome.”
Prof. Kurumizaka is a leading scientist in chromatin biology and epigenetic regulation. In his talk, he will present his research on the structural and mechanistic basis of nucleosomes and their role in regulating genome function.14
Apr
2026
Apr
2026
12:30 pm
CRC1507 presents Prof Dr Malini Raghavan on Calreticulin Mutations in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
CRC 1507 invites you to attend an upcoming lecture by Prof. Dr. Malini Raghavan (University of Michigan). In this lecture, Prof. Raghavan will present current insights into how mutations in calreticulin contribute to the development of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Her work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of mutant calreticulin, including its interaction with the thrombopoietin receptor and downstream signaling pathways, as well as its broader impact on calcium signaling and immune responses.
27
Apr
2026
Apr
2026
09:00 am
SCALE-it Workshop – Introduction to 3D Visualization with Blender for Scientists
This workshop introduce to the world of 3D graphics and Blender, the powerful open-source software for visualizing research results in 3D.
19
Sep
2026
Sep
2026
10:00 am
Science Festival Frankfurt 2026
Join us at the Science Festival Frankfurt on September 19 at Roßmarkt and discover how science is shaping the future of our society, health, technology, and environment. Meet researchers from across the Rhine-Main region, explore interactive activities, and experience science up close for all ages.
10
Jun
2026
Jun
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Stefan Vogel Ph.D.
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Stefan Vogel (Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark) for a talk titled From DNA-Programmed Biomembrane Fusion to Oligonucleotide Delivery.
Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
02
Jun
2026
Jun
2026
12:30 pm
14. Mini-Symposium ”RNA processing”
Join us for the 14th Mini-Symposium of the RMU-RNA Salon, focused on “Genomics Approaches in RNA Biology.”This event brings together researchers from across the Rhine-Main region to share insights, highlight cutting-edge methods, and foster collaboration within the RNA biology community.
27
May
2026
May
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Melike Lakadamyali
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Melike Lakadamyali (Department of Physiology, University of Pennsylvania) for a talk titled “ Super-resolution imaging of chromatin in health and disease”.
Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
18
May
2026
May
2026
11:30 am
CRC 1507 Seminar Series – Dr. Nicola De Franceschi
We invite you to join the upcoming talk by Dr. Nicola De Franceschi on the role of hydration–dehydration cycling in the emergence of protocell functions and early life dynamics. Discover how synthetic biology and membrane biophysics can provide new insights into one of science’s most fundamental questions: how life began
13
May
2026
May
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Dr. Taniya Chakraborty
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Taniya Chakraborty (Institute of Biochemistry, Goethe University Frankfurt) for a talk titled “Bottom-Up Engineering of Synthetic Cells Using Opto-chemical and RNA-Based Functional Modules”. Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
13
May
2026
May
2026
11:00 am
IMPRS-CBP PhD Career talk: From Thesis to Therapy: Considerations for Careers in Academia vs Biotech
On behalf of IMPRS-CBP PhD students committee, we would like to invite you to our next Career Talk, featuring Stacey Southall
08
Jul
2026
Jul
2026
12:30 pm
SCALE Science Lunch Seminar – Stefanie Redemann Ph.D.
The SCALE Science Lunch Seminar welcomes Stefanie Redemann (School of Medicine, University of Virginia) for a talk titled From textbook cartoons to in situ reality: rethinking spindle architecture through large-scale electron tomography and cryo-ET.
Join us on site at the MPI for Biophysics or online via Zoom.
13
Jul
2026
Jul
2026
10:00 am
AI for Molecular Mechanism Discovery – Theory and Hands-on Workshop by NHR
Presented by the German National High Performance Computing (NHR) association. Discover how AI is transforming molecular simulation in this hands-on workshop on AI for Molecular Mechanism Discovery (aimmd), where participants will learn the theory of transition path sampling, explore real-world applications, and gain practical experience using the aimmd Python library to uncover rare molecular transition events.
29
Sep
2026
Sep
2026
02:30 pm
SCALE-it Career Day 2026
We cordially invite you to attend the SCALE-it Career Day 2026 on 29 September at 14:30, featuring insightful presentations, an engaging panel discussion, and a networking reception with alumni, accompanied by complimentary refreshments and buffet.
04
Sep
2026
Sep
2026
11:00 am