preLightsJul 11, 2024

We are really pleased to launch #spotLights, an interview series featuring the most exciting preprints and the early-career researchers #ECRs behind them.🎙️🌟

Bruno Vellutini, a postdoc #mpicbg is our very first guest – among other things, he talks about the story behind his recent #preprint on the cephalic furrow, his love for #EvoDevo and his academic journey taking him from Brasil, through Norway, to Germany.

Listen below or on our website (https://prelights.biologists.com/spotlights/)! 👂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPfdCn9kScE

spotLights - preLights

About Welcome to spotLights, the interview series that shines a spotlight on cutting-edge biological research and the brilliant minds behind it. Join us as we delve into the world of preprints, exploring the journey from an initial idea to an exciting new discovery. While preLights highlights the discoveries described in recent preprints, spotLights takes you[...] Read More

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MPI-CBGJul 4, 2023
Recognition for outstanding achievements in the life sciences for two Directors of @mpicbg: Anne Grapin-Botton and Meritxell Huch are elected as new EMBO members. 🙌 Congratulations! 🎊 #mpicbg #award https://www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/anne-grapin-botton-and-meritxell-huch-elected-as-embo-members
Anne Grapin-Botton and Meritxell Huch elected as EMBO members

Recognition for outstanding achievements in the life sciences for two institute Directors.

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MPI-CBGMay 5, 2023
Alternative Fuel for String-Shaped Motors in Cells: Latest publication in @Nature Physics by the research lab of Marino Zerial and Stephan Grill @mpicbg, Shashi Thutupalli from the Simons Centre for the Study of Living Machines at the NCBS in Bangalore, and Marcus Jahnel from @tudresden. First authors: Anupam Singh and Joan Antoni Soler. https://www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/alternative-fuel-for-string-shaped-motors-in-cells #mpicbg #biophysics
Alternative Fuel for String-Shaped Motors in Cells

Researchers from Dresden and Bangalore discover a unique two-component molecular motor that uses a kind of renewable chemical energy to pull vesicles toward membrane-bound organelles.

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MPI-CBGApr 21, 2023
The research group of Agnes Toth-Petroczy at @mpicbg and the Center for Systems Biology Dresden with PhD student Federica Luppino in collaboration with Christopher Cassa & Ivan Adzhubei @harvardmed developed DeMAG, an open-source web server to help interpret mutations in disease genes and improve clinical decision-making. Published in @Nature Communications. #mpicbg #csbd https://www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/new-tool-facilitates-clinical-interpretation-of-genetic-information
New tool facilitates clinical interpretation of genetic information

Max Planck and Harvard research teams develop DeMAG, a new method shared as an open-source web server (demag.org) to help interpret mutations in disease genes and improve clinical decision-making.

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MPI-CBGApr 6, 2023
Wishing everyone a happy Easter and hoppy egg hunting! #mpicbg #easter
MPI-CBGMar 24, 2023
We are looking for an Executive Assistant: https://www.mpi-cbg.de/join-us/open-positions/job-offer/executive-assistant-m-f-d #mpicbg #joboffer
Executive Assistant (m/f/d)

The MPI-CBG is searching for an Executive Assistant (m/f/d). Deadline is 10 April 2023

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MPI-CBGMar 9, 2023
We are looking for a biophysicist who will join our Advanced Imaging Facility (AIF) and Biophysics Core Facility (BCF) @mpicbg: https://www.mpi-cbg.de/join-us/open-positions/job-offer/biophysicist-m-f-d Apply now! #mpicbg #biophysics
Biophysicist (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented biophysicist who will join our Advanced Imaging Facility (AIF) and Biophysics Core Facility (BCF) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

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MPI-CBGMar 7, 2023
Dollie LaJoie, a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Alexander von Appen @mpicbg received a Humboldt Research Fellowship from the Alexander von @HumboldtStiftung. Dollie will bridge biochemistry and cell biology to identify novel protein-protein interactions of the cytoskeleton that drive nuclear envelope remodeling. Congratulations! https://www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/humboldt-fellowship-for-dollie-lajoie #mpicbg #fellowship
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Dollie LaJoie

Bridging biochemistry and cell biology

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MPI-CBGMar 3, 2023
Marino Zerial, director @mpicbg, was appointed last week to lead @humantechnopole, one of the largest medical and scientific research centers in Europe. Marino says: "I am grateful to the @maxplanckgesellschaft for supporting me in this new endeavour and also want to thank my colleagues @mpicbg for supporting me in this decision. I go with a lot of enthusiasm, and will always carry with me the love and support of my colleagues." https://mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/marino-zerial-appointed-as-new-human-technopole-director Congratulations, Marino! 🎉 #mpicbg
Marino Zerial appointed as new Human Technopole Director

Max Planck Director will lead one of the largest medical and scientific research centers in Europe

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MPI-CBGMar 2, 2023
Postdoc Hendrik Sikkema in the @mpicbg group of Eric Geertsma received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) for his project: “Deconstructing the role of transcellular ion transport in organ formation and function.” Congratulations! https://www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreach/news-media/article/marie-sklodowska-curie-postdoctoral-fellowship-for-transcellular-transport #mpicbg #award #fellowship #msca
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for transcellular transport

Hendrik Sikkema receives prestigious fellowship

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