Discovery for tomorrow's medicine | Systems Medicine & Cardiovascular Diseases Imprint/privacy: https://www.mdc-berlin.de Netiquette: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/netiquette News: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/mdcberlinhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mva5mmmmxu2cMore CAR T cells don’t necessarily mean more effective treatment. Researchers, including #mdcBerlin's @simonhaas.bsky.social, identified a specific subgroup linked to successful low-dose therapy – and a potential biomarker for more personalized treatment. More: 🔗 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/making-car-t-cell-therapy-more-effective11 Sep 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva5mmmmxu2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mv3tcwagcl2lIn the future, could stem cells help treat diabetes? And what makes organoids so promising? This Friday, #mdcBerlin's Scientific Director Maike Sander and fellow experts discuss the future of stem cell research. ❗in German | free admission More info: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/de/news/events/podiumsdiskussion-wie-veraendert-stammzellforschung-die-medizin-von-morgen-diabetes 👈09 Sep 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3tcwagcl2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mu5s7f26d72dWhat if scientists could search single-cell RNA data like we search the internet? #mdcBerlin researchers developed Malva, a search engine that can query RNA sequences across tens of millions of cells in seconds – without downloading huge datasets. More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/google-search-engine-single-cell-rna 👈28 Aug 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5s7f26d72dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mtynqwk42g2iBerlin researchers have combined proteomics and AI to identify a seven-protein signature that reliably indicates vasculitis remission. This could help physicians tailor treatment more precisely, reducing unnecessary exposure to immunosuppressive drugs. More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/proteomics-and-ai-identify-better-biomarkers 👈26 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtynqwk42g2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mteoxsm3m62kA new chapter for Kirstin Bodensiek at the #mdcBerlin! After leading the center on an interim basis since February 2025, Bodensiek has now officially been appointed Administrative Director. Congratulations, Kirstin, and all the best in your new role! More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/kirstin-bodensiek-appointed-administrative-director 👈18 Aug 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteoxsm3m62khttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mszz3ei6oi2pCongratulations, Maike Sander! 🥳 The German Stem Cell Network has selected our Scientific Director to receive the 2026 Hilde Mangold Award, recognizing her scientific excellence, leadership, and impact as a role model for women in research. More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/gscn-2026-hilde-mangold-award-goes-maike-sander 👈 #mdcBerlin14 Aug 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszz3ei6oi2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mrnbrnrv4a2gWe are shocked by the attack on Berlin’s CSD. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone affected. We are proud of our queer community and stand firmly in solidarity with them. Together, we are shaping #mdcBerlin into a place rooted in openness, respect, and mutual support.27 Jul 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnbrnrv4a2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mrfcexwwpv24Pride Month at the #mdcBerlin began with exchange in our 5th annual Pride Symposium. This weekend, many members of our community will take that spirit to Berlin CSD. A big thank you to everyone who organized, spoke, and participated in the event! #CSDBerlin24 Jul 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfcexwwpv24https://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mraofiexba2hWelcome Filip Van Petegem! Humboldt Research Award winner (@humboldt-foundation.de) and biochemist @filipvanpetegem.bsky.social will spend 6 months as a guest researcher in @mishakudryashev.bsky.social’s lab studying the structure ion channels. Details: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/welcome-filip-van-petegem22 Jul 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraofiexba2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mr65c3rnxf2lBuilding a bioengineering hub with global reach. At our Bioengineering Symposium, experts explored how biology, engineering, AI, and strong partnerships can accelerate medical innovation. At the #mdcBerlin, we’re helping bring these strengths together in Berlin. 🔗 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/bioengineering-future-medicine21 Jul 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr65c3rnxf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mr2oa2knf32pJust one exposure to #cocaine can create changes in mouse #brain cells that persist for at least two weeks. Researchers led by @apombo1.bsky.social presented these findings at the @fens.org Forum, Europe’s largest neuroscience congress. #FENS2026 Our article: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/single-cocaine-dose-alters-mouse-brain-cells-320 Jul 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2oa2knf32phttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mqt7pbuofn2sResearchers in the lab of James Poulet have uncovered how the #nervoussystem senses cool and warm temperatures. The findings challenge a long-standing view of #temperature #sensing and could guide future research into #pain and sensory disorders. Our article: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/how-skin-distinguishes-cool-warm17 Jul 2026 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqt7pbuofn2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mqrlusrk3b2sOrganoids models often consist of immature cells. Models that resemble adult tissue would be better for studying late-onset diseases like ALS. Our scientists show that electrical pulse stimulation helps organoid to mature. Details: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/electrical-stimulation-helps-organoids-mature16 Jul 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrlusrk3b2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mqr25aep2s2zOxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an underappreciated driver of inflammation and heart damage in people with impaired kidney function. 👉 Full article: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/inflammation-links-kidney-and-heart16 Jul 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr25aep2s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mqoz4jkdry2sHow does a naked mole-rat queen remain the only fertile female in the colony – even when she is not physically present?15 Jul 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoz4jkdry2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mqjz52p46d2xResearch is a team effort. Our Summer Science Day brought colleagues from across the #mdcBerlin together to celebrate achievements, recognize our Silent Heroes and Marvelous Mentors, and reconnect as one community. More impressions from the day: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/summer-science-day-brings-community-together13 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjz52p46d2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mpxnkcsyid2rThe #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026 is underway! Our Scientific Director and co-organizer Maike Sander has welcomed researchers from around the world to #CampusBuch. Here's to a day full of new ideas, inspiring talks, and great conversations.06 Jul 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxnkcsyid2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mpqnrb7blq2cCongratulations to #mdcBerlin researcher Altuna Akalin on his appointment as Professor of Bioinformatics and Health Data Science at Charité! The new W2 professorship recognizes his contributions to computational biology. More details: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/altuna-akalin-awarded-professorship 👈 with @al2na.bsky.social03 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqnrb7blq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mpohdj325r22On Monday, researchers, engineers, clinicians, and innovators from around the world come together for the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium. Whether you're presenting, leading a discussion, or attending for the first time – we look forward to welcoming you! More: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026 👈02 Jul 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpohdj325r22https://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mpo5bmsokq2cCongrats to Holger Gerhardt and Norbert Hübner! EMBO recognized both #mdcBerlin scientists for their outstanding contributions to the life sciences. Their research has advanced our understanding of vascular biology and cardiovascular disease. More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/holger-gerhardt-and-norbert-hubner-join-embo 👈02 Jul 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo5bmsokq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mpnhimypu42cInnovation starts with science – but it does not stop there. At the #mdcBerlin, our Innovation & Entrepreneurship team supports research on its journey from bench to market: through scouting, IP, funding, validation, partnering, and venture creation. More details: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/innovation 👈02 Jul 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnhimypu42chttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mp2dmmql6z2rImagine testing cancer therapies on patient-derived organoids before treatment begins. At the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium, researchers will discuss how bioengineering is bringing medicine closer to that future. 🗓️ July 6 | Berlin-Buch More details: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/press/join-max-delbruck-center-bioengineering-symposium 👈24 Jun 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2dmmql6z2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mozrcrdhnx2hFrom designing therapeutic RNA molecules to creating avatars of pediatric brain tumors: Uwe Ohler and Gaetano Gargiulo have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants. The two MDC researchers will each receive up to €2.5 million over five years. More: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/erc-advanced-grants-awarded-two-berlin-researchers 👈 #mdcBerlin24 Jun 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozrcrdhnx2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mox4k24zgc2eFrom neoantigens to T cell biology: the Afternoon for Immunology returns on June 29. Join researchers from across Berlin for talks and discussion, including a keynote by Paul Klenerman (University of Oxford). Program & registration: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/events/mdc-afternoon-immunology-1 👈 #mdcBerlin #Immunology23 Jun 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox4k24zgc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mokogoenp22xA severe inherited form of heart failure may not be caused directly by a gene defect, but by an overactive protein. Researchers at HI-TAC identified CAMK2D as a key driver of RBM20 cardiomyopathy, pointing to a potential new treatment strategy: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/heart-failure-caused-overactive-protein 👈 #mdcBerlin18 Jun 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokogoenp22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3moileq3buf2sProgramming and reprogramming living systems take center stage at the #mdcBerlin Bioengineering Symposium 2026. Our speakers will share insights from synthetic biology, immunology, and systems biology. 🗓️ July 6 | Berlin-Buch More info and registration: 👉 www.mdc-berlin.de/BioE-2026 👈17 Jun 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3moileq3buf2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mofk4eqjss2kWhat happens when musicians and scientists compare notes on creativity? SPARK returns to #mdcBIMSB on with a concert by SooJin Anjou and Noah Bendix-Balgley, followed by a discussion on how biases and first impressions shape perception, creativity, and discovery: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/de/news/events/spark-13-concert-soojin-anjou-and-noah-bendix-balgley-violin-discussion-biases-and16 Jun 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofk4eqjss2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mo3icg5o6b2pFrom startup pitches to discussions on entrepreneurship and translation, #biocap26 brought together innovators from across Germany and Europe. #mdcBerlin startups, founders, and future founders were proud to be part of it, turning discoveries into real-world solutions. A few impressions 👇12 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3icg5o6b2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mdc-berlin.bsky.social/post/3mnzmpiaco52sCongratulations to #mdcBerlin's Gary Lewin on his election to the National Academy of Sciences @leopoldina.org. For three decades, his research has advanced our understanding of touch, pain, and mechanosensation, with implications for developing new treatments: 👉 https://www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/gary-lewin-elected-new-leopoldina-member 👈11 Jun 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:xe7uchirikbpccf37pu52pz2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzmpiaco52s