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Discovering Future Health.

We are Helmholtz Munich. We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world.

Discovering Future Health.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerates Onset of Clinical Type 1 Diabetes

A new evaluation of data from children with early-stage type 1 diabetes during the COVID-19…

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A High-Salt Diet Can Trigger Asthma

Knowledge bites about the impact of high-salt diet on allergic asthma and the driving force of…

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Insights From the COVID-19 Pandemic

Scientists from the GPPAD consortium, coordinated at Helmholtz Munich, recently published a…

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Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

Researchers have shown how glial cells are reprogrammed into neurons via epigenetic…

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Kick-off Event

German Center for Child and Adolescent Health Launched at the Munich Site

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Medal of Honor for Holger Prokisch

The German Society of Human Genetics (GfH) has awarded Dr. Holger Prokisch of Helmholtz Munich…

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Pollen Measuring Device Provides Details in Real-Time

With the help of AI, a new cutting-edge pollen measuring device is capable of detecting very…

Pollen Measuring Device

Experiencing Science: From Research to Community

This summer and fall, Helmholtz Munich will participate in three major community events in…

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Optimum Protection Against Diabetes

Weight Loss Plus Remission of Prediabetes

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The Future of Medicine is Personalized

We are investigating the scientific fundamentals that will shape the medicine of tomorrow. Discover how new technologies like AI and bioengineering are accelerating the future of personalized medicine.

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Heat and Health

Our environment is changing rapidly, and rising temperatures are leaving significant traces. At Helmholtz Munich, we explore the intricate interplay between the environment and humans, as well as the impacts of heat on health.

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We Fight Diabetes!

Thanks to basic research, groundbreaking innovations against obesity as well as in the field of diabetes prevention and therapy are emerging at Helmholtz Munich.

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Passionate about AI in Health

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the exceptional potential to improve human health: Advanced data analysis and machine learning methods developed by our experts are revolutionizing medical research.

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Upcoming Events

11th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference | Wasting Metabolism

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Indulge in a fusion of groundbreaking science as we gather to explore the latest advancements in diabetes research and wasting metabolism. This unique conference offers a platform for international scientists to exchange insights, forge collaborations, and drive innovation in the fight against metabolic disorders.

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1st Helmholtz Health Summit | The Future of Medicine

Helmholtz Health Summit 2024
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Join us at the forefront of health research and medical innovation!
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge discussions, groundbreaking research, and transformative ideas that shape the future of healthcare, at the intersection of personalized medicine, artificial intelligence and precision prevention.

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Our Research

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Diabetes & Obesity

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Computational Health

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Environmental Health

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Bioengineering

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Transfer

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Our cutting-edge research forms the basis for medical innovations. Together with our partners, we are accelerating the transfer of our research to bring new ideas from the laboratories to application even faster. In addition to implementing innovative diagnostics, medical technologies, sustainable prevention measures and personalized therapeutics, we are shaping a dialogical and interactive transfer of knowledge. In this way, we make a valuable contribution to a healthier society.

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Our Researchers

Eleftheria Zeggini

"We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world."

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Program Spokesperson for our program ENABLE

Stephan Herzig

"It is my vision to successfully drive a mechanistic finding into clinical application in the area of obesity-related metabolic dysfunction as well as cancer cachexia."

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Prof. Dr. Stephan Herzig

Department Head Diabetes Center

Fabian Theis

"With AI we can imagine a future where diagnosing and treating diseases is more affordable, widely available, and thus more democratic."

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Prof. Dr. Fabian Theis

Department Head Computational Health Center

Erika von Mutius

"I am a passionate pediatrician scientist. My research focusses on the roots of asthma and allergy development with the aim of ultimately preventing these diseases in children at risk."

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Prof. Dr. Erika von Mutius

Department Head Environmental Health Center

Vasilis Ntziachristos

"Our research at Helmholtz Munich is driven by our interest to provide solutions that address critical unmet medical need and positively impact healthcare and the well-being of society."

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Prof. Dr. Vasilis Ntziachristos

Department Head Bioengineering Center

Magdalena Götz

"My vision is to explore the mechanisms of neurogenesis to use it for instructing neurogenesis for replacement of lost neurons."

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Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz

Department Head Stem Cell Center

Michael Sattler

"We combine integrative structural biology to elucidate molecular mechanisms of biological pathways, highlighting the essential roles of dynamics and transient regulatory interations to enable innovative structure-based drug discovery."

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Prof. Dr. Michael Sattler

Department Head Molecular Targets & Therapeutics Center

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Scientific Talent and Career Development

Discovering future health by promoting early career scientists: We attract, train and support passionate scientists for outstanding careers in research and beyond.

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Helmholtz Munich Graduate School

The Graduate School Environmental Health serves as an ideal career springboard through excellent research, training and networks. It provides exceptional opportunities for graduate students.

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Benefits for Our Employees

A job at Helmholtz Munich offers you many personal benefits to achieve an optimum balance between your professional and private life, for example flexible working hours, childcare and 30 days annual leave.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Helmholtz Munich has signed the "Diversity Charter". We have thereby set a clear signal to create a working environment at our organisation that is free of prejudice and exclusion.

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