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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · 14h

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Andreas Ladurner to the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of IMB. A leading expert in chromatin regulation, he brings deep insight from his roles at @lmumuenchen.bsky.social and Eisbach Bio GmbH. His expertise will be an invaluable contribution to IMB's SAB.

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · 2d

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our colleague Dr Nard Kubben. He joined IMB as a Group Leader in 2021, bringing a passion for understanding ageing & improving human health. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends & all who knew him.
www.imb.de/about-imb/ne...

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · 12d

Our IPP Community! 🫶 The past 2 days, we gathered at the annual IPP Symposium to connect with students from @unimainz.bsky.social, Uni Med #Mainz and IMB, share ideas, and get inspired by each other's research.

Apply to our open call via www.imb.de/phd and be a part of next year's event.

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SFB1361 @sfb1361.bsky.social · 19d

Yesterday’s full-day workshop co-organised with @imbmainz.bsky.social focused on building a strategic approach to research funding for postdocs.

We’re proud to stand behind our postdocs as they shape the future of research!

#PAWde #PostdocAppreciationWeek2025 #IMBMainz

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · 23d

This week we are celebrating the people who make impossible experiments possible (and still find time to fix the lab printer 😅) - our postdocs 🫶

#postdocappreciationweek #paw2025

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · 28d

Our IPP Winter Call is now open! 📢 Are you looking for a fully funded PhD project in an international environment, doing cutting-edge research, and developing your career with advanced training? Join the #IPPMainz!

Learn more via www.imb.de/phd & apply by 16 October

#IMBMainz @unimainz.bsky.social

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Emeritus Group Leader Prof. Christoph Cremer has received the 2025 David Glick Lectureship Award from @histochemicalsoc.bsky.social for pioneering super-resolution #microscopy methods that let scientists visualise cellular structures at unprecedented resolution.

➡️ www.imb.de/about-imb/ne...

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Doctoral Insights Symposium @docinsightssymp.bsky.social · Aug 21

IMB is joining the Doctoral Insights Symposium!
Study genome stability, epigenetics & aging in Mainz 🧬
🎓 20 PhD programs | 💻 Free & online
🔗 www.doctoralinsights.at
@imbmainz.bsky.social
#docinsights #phdprogram #lifesciences #gradschool #europe #symposium

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Maxim Greenberg @maxvcg.bsky.social · Aug 6

Really beautiful work led by Jessica Leismann in Joan Barau’s lab @imbmainz.bsky.social . If you like elegant mouse genetics, the transposon arms race, and a healthy dose of epigenetics, this one’s for you. www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.... @emboreports.org

DNA methylation at retrotransposons protects the germline by preventing NRF1-mediated activation | EMBO reports

imageimageIn spermatogenesis, loss of promoter DNA methylation reactivates retrotransposons in patterns shaped by chromatin modifications and the binding of DNA methylation-sensitive transcription fac...

www.embopress.org

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Doctoral Insights Symposium @docinsightssymp.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thinking of a PhD in life sciences? Join the Doctoral Insights Symposium — fully online & featuring 20 PhD programs from across Europe! 🌍 Hear from PIs, PhD students.

🎟️ Register free: www.doctoralinsights.at
#docinsights #phdprogram #lifesciences #gradschool #europe #symposium

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Jun 27

A day well spent at the 2nd Life Sciences Postdoc Symposium. Thank you to our speakers Christian Tidona @biomedx.bsky.social, Eckhard Thines @unimainz.bsky.social, Marie-Theres Weil #BioNTech & Verawan Boonsanay-Michel #sanofi for their inspiring contributions. And of course to all our participants!

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Jun 25

See you tomorrow 👋 Short notice registrations are still possible today via www.imb.de/postdoc-symposium25

Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · May 13

2nd Life Sciences Postdoc Symposium Mainz - Connect, learn & grow with fellow postdocs & staff scientists from Mainz, Frankfurt, Darmstadt & the region! 🔬

26 June 2025
➡️ www.imb.de/postdoc-symposium25

Join us to strengthen your scientific network & exchange ideas with your peers.

#postdoclife

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Doctoral Insights Symposium @docinsightssymp.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚀 Want to know what life as a PhD student in Europe is like?

Join the Doctoral Insights Symposium, an online event with 20 PhD programs. Hear from PIs, students in the life sciences.

🔗 Free to register: www.doctoralinsights.at
#docinsights #phdprogram #lifesciences #gradschool #europe #symposium

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Jun 20

Happening next week, 26 June! And registration is still open
➡️ www.imb.de/postdoc-symposium25

Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · May 13

2nd Life Sciences Postdoc Symposium Mainz - Connect, learn & grow with fellow postdocs & staff scientists from Mainz, Frankfurt, Darmstadt & the region! 🔬

26 June 2025
➡️ www.imb.de/postdoc-symposium25

Join us to strengthen your scientific network & exchange ideas with your peers.

#postdoclife

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Vienna BioCenter Scientific Training @vbcscitraining.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚀 Want to know what life as a PhD student in Europe is like?

Join the Doctoral Insights Symposium, an online event with 20 PhD programs & from PIs, students in the life sciences.

🔗 Free to register: www.doctoralinsights.at
#docinsights #phdprogram #lifesciences #gradschool #europe #symposium

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · May 13

2nd Life Sciences Postdoc Symposium Mainz - Connect, learn & grow with fellow postdocs & staff scientists from Mainz, Frankfurt, Darmstadt & the region! 🔬

26 June 2025
➡️ www.imb.de/postdoc-symposium25

Join us to strengthen your scientific network & exchange ideas with your peers.

#postdoclife

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SFB 1551 - Collaborative Research Centre 1551 @sfb1551.bsky.social · May 9

Some of our researchers took part in the workshop 'Using AI Assistants to Increase Productivity' by Daniel Mertens. We're grateful to the trainer for the insightful content & to the co-organizers for making it possible @sfb1361.bsky.social, @imbmainz.bsky.social @4r-rtg.bsky.social, SFB1552 & GenEvo

SFB1361 @sfb1361.bsky.social · May 9

(1/2) Have you thought about using AI Assistants? How and where can these tools help us? Our researchers were surely excited to explore!

We jointly organised a 2-day workshop on "Using AI Assistants to Increase Productivity" to provide the initial stepping stones to use these tools.
#training #AI

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Mar 21

"I wanted to challenge myself to live outside of my home country, travel, learn a new language & explore Europe", says our IPP student Tina. "With the support of AG Mayer, IPP & the Transmed program, I look forward to making novel discoveries during my PhD."

Call is open now! More: www.imb.de/phd

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SFB1361 @sfb1361.bsky.social · Mar 12

(1/3) In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we organised a day of training and experience sharing tailored for our fantastic female PhDs and Postdocs.

It was a pleasure to co-organise this event with @4r-rtg.bsky.social, GenEvo, and @sfb1551.bsky.social.

#IWD2025 #Workshop #CareerPanel

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Mar 6

As PhD students in the same research group Rebecca, Zeynep & Aysan explore different aspects of #immunology 🔬 "But it's not all about research!" they say. "The PhD journey also brings unforgettable experiences & friendships."

Our call is open now! More info via www.imb.de/phd

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Mar 6

Congratulations! 👏

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Mar 5

With numerous IMB directors, group leaders & core facility heads contributing, the @sfb1551.bsky.social – Polymer Concepts in Cellular Function aims to build an interdisciplinary think tank for polymer & life scientists. This CRC explores how polymer science principles apply to biological systems.

WebsEdge Science @websedgescience.bsky.social · Feb 17

Discover groundbreaking insights into neurodegenerative diseases with @sfb1551.bsky.social The Collaborative Research Centre promises to deliver transformative solutions that could change the landscape of healthcare & improve countless lives. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social #bps2025 youtu.be/p6WYUZsN360

SFB 1551 - Polymer Concepts in Cellular Function: An Inspiring Collaborative Endeavour

YouTube video by WebsEdge Science

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Lemke Lab @lemkelab.bsky.social · Mar 4

HELAU 🎉

Yesterday, we participated in the #Mainz Carnival alongside the @sfb1551.bsky.social! This was an amazing experience, and with over 600,000 people watching, it was a fantastic way to show how fun science can be!

You can find the recording here, starting at 45:50 👉 shorturl.at/41alV

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Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) @imbmainz.bsky.social · Feb 27

📢 Save the Date! - Join us for the IMB & SFB 1361 Conference – The Evil Within: Regulation and Repair of Endogenous DNA Damage!

📅 Date: 10-13 March 2026

More infos via www.sfb1361.de/dnarepairconf2026
@sfb1361.bsky.social

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