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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...
Nature study: Scientists decipher central mechanism of energy production in the body
If the energy supply of body cells does not function properly, serious diseases can result. The protein OPA1 plays a central role here. If it is defective, mitochondria can no longer optimally adapt energy production. Scientists at Saarland University, together with...
Ph.D. Position available in the Department of Cellular Neurophysiologie at Saarland University (Germany)
Who we are: We are an ambitious and successful group studying the cellular mechanisms of exocytosis using high-end microscopy techniques. We offer exiting research, state of the art equipment, and an international environment. We are part of the ATTACK consortium...
Research team discovers new mechanism on how the body fights off respiratory diseases
When viruses or bacteria colonize the respiratory tract, the body tries to get rid of them by coughing up mucus. This natural defense reaction is impaired in certain respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis or COPD. A consortium of researchers from Saarland...
UniCamp 2023
The 20th UniCamp of the Saarland University is scheduled July 24 to 28, 2023. Twenty female pupils (grades 8 & 9) will have the opportunity to gain exciting insights into various subjects of the MINT disciplines (mathematics, computer science, natural science and...
Open postdoc position at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (University of Oxford)
The Dustin lab at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford has a 2 year industry funded PDRA position open for applications. It is funded by the Biotech company Evolveimmune to study the role of CD2-CD58 interactions and the ability to target this...
Science Night 2023
The Medical Faculty and the University Hospital will once again offer exciting insights into patient care, research and teaching on the Homburg campus on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 5 pm. The center of the event is the Central Lecture Hall Building (Building 35) in the...
Congratulations to David Mick for appointment as full professor at UdS
After successful tenure evaluation, our COMM member Dr. David Mick (currently Junior Professor of Molecular Biology at the Center for Human and Molecular Biology (ZHMB) at UdS) received his certificate of appointment as full university professor at the Ministry of...
Congratulations to Bianca Schrul for appointment as full professor at UdS
Our COMM member Dr. Bianca Schrul, currently Junior Professor of Medical Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine at UdS, received her certificate of appointment as full university professor at the Ministry of Finance and Science on May 22, 2023 after successful tenure...