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Start of the new “Campus Seminar Homburg” on March 14, 2025 at 2 pm
The new “Campus Seminar Homburg” will take place every 2nd Friday of the month at 2 pm in the auditorium of the CIPMM (building 48 at the Homburg campus) and is intended to promote scientific exchange on campus. There are always 2 lectures (20 min + 10 min discussion)...
PhD / Postdoc Positions
We are looking for highly motivated scientists with a degree in natural sciences to join our young and growing team as PhD student or postdoc. The positions are immediately available at the Department of Medical Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Center for...
Researcher team uncovered how cancer cells use the protein IMP2
The Pharmacist Professor Alexandra K. Kiemer and her team are researching the microenvironment of tumor cells. They were able to uncover how cancer cells use the protein IMP2 to reverse the polarity of the immune system's phagocytes and recruit them as defectors,...
Researcher team aims to reconstruct Neanderthal blood cells
A team of scientists aims to reconstruct red blood cells from Neanderthals in order to learn more about the evolution of humans. In particular, they are focussing on a special protein that is thought to have given Homo sapiens an advantage in oxygen supply. In this...
A sharp look into the microcosm of the brain can help to better understand memory
High-resolution microscopy images provide unique insights into brain cells and may contribute to a better understanding of learning and memory processes in the future: Marcel Lauterbach, Junior Professor of Molecular Imaging, was able to visualize almost all dendritic...
New study center supports clinical research at Homburg campus
Anyone who wants to introduce new surgical techniques or improve tumor treatment needs staying power, since complex and expensive clinical studies are required. There are also many laws to be observed and other clinics in Germany and abroad are often involved. A new...
Research team finds link between blood group and ability to adapt to altitude
Blood groups are attributed all kinds of properties. In esoteric circles, there are even "blood group horoscopes", which are, of course, scientifically untenable. However, different blood group characteristics are associated with different physiological properties. An...
Professor Ludger Santen becomes the new President of Saarland University
Ludger Santen, Professor of Theoretical Physics at Saarland University, will become the new University President on April 1, 2024. The University Council and Senate unanimously elected him as University President with one abstention The appointment by Science Minister...
UdS Scientists honored as “Highly Cited Researchers”
In the academic world, excellent research performance is often measured by the number of citations of publications. Every year, the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" includes the top researchers in certain subject areas whose publications have been cited most...
Nature publication: Biochemists clear up old misconception about how metabolism works
Dysfunctional processes in the mitochondria can lead to severe degenerative and metabolic diseases and are involved, for example, in the development of Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus and certain cancers. A better understanding of how proteins enter the...