Seminars & Events

Danny Leung is the lead investigator for the Hong Kong Epigenome project and serves as director of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Center for Epigenomics Research. He is currently an associate professor in the Division of Life Science, HKUST. His lab’s research focuses on the interplay between epigenetic pathways in the regulation of non-coding DNA. [more]

To enhance the exchange and interaction among people working on biophysics in Freiburg, we are organizing the Biophysical Coffee Meeting Freiburg, which will take place on May 23, 2025 at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics. [more]

Rohit V. Pappu is the Director of the Center for Biomolecular Condensates (CBC), Washington University in St. Louis. He joins the Max Planck Freiburg Special Guest Lecture Series. [more]

The tri-national "Gene Regulation Club" is a half-day symposium that brings together chromatin, epigenetics, and transcription groups from within the Strasbourg (IGBMC), Freiburg (MPI-IE), and Basel (FMI) area. With an informal but high-quality atmosphere, the meeting aims to foster discussion and inspire new and strengthen existing collaborations. The meeting encourages PhD students and Postdocs to present their work. [more]

Prof. Bing Zhu, PhD is investigator at Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He joins the Max Planck Freiburg Special Guest Lecture Series in May 2025. [more]

Bei Forschung höchstpersönlich präsentieren Wissenschaftler:innen des MPI-IE ihre Forschung Gästen und nicht-wissenschaftlichen Kolleginnen und Kollegen des Instituts. Die Vorträge betten die Forschung in einen größeren Rahmen ein und geben teilweise recht persönliche Einblicke zu wissenschaftlichen Themen, Fragen und dem Alltag am Institut. Die Vorträge werden auf deutsch gehalten. Sie richten sich explizit auch an ein nicht-wissenschaftliches Publikum. [more]

The tri-national "Gene Regulation Club" is a half-day symposium that brings together chromatin, epigenetics, and transcription groups from within the Strasbourg (IGBMC), Freiburg (MPI-IE), and Basel (FMI) area. With an informal but high-quality atmosphere, the meeting aims to foster discussion and inspire new and strengthen existing collaborations. The meeting encourages PhD students and Postdocs to present their work. [more]

Started in 2012 at the MPI-IE, the “Forschung höchstpersönlich” talk series offers a platform for our scientists to present their research to non-scientific staff, enhancing understanding and collaboration. Held quarterly and conducted in German, the talks are hosted by the institute's Public Relations Office, fostering a deeper connection within the institute. [more]