SFB 1551

SFB 1551 Seminar - Prof. Dr. Yuh Min Chook
2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Biocenter I, EG 00.187, Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg 15, Mainz
Prof. Dr. Yuh Min Chook (UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA)
We are happy to announce the SFB 1551 Seminar on Friday, 4 September 2026, at 11:00 h.
More information will become available soon.

Handover symposium Prof. Dr. Kurt Kremer - Prof. Dr. Frauke Gräter
2026-09-18 | Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research – Hermann Staudinger Lecture Hall, Ackermannweg 10, Mainz, 55128, Germany
SAVE THE DATE
We warmly invite you to the “Handover symposium Prof. Kremer to Prof. Gräter”, taking place September 18, 2026, in the Staudinger lecture hall.
With contributions by: Kurt Kremer, Frauke Gräter, Christoph Dellago, Peter Fratzl, Gerhard Hummer, Mikko Karttunen, Edward Lemke, Siewert-Jan Marrink, Monica Olvera de la Cruz, Yuji Sugita

Postdoc Appreciation Week: Research road bumps? You’re not alone
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | IMB Seminar Room, Ackermannweg 4, Mainz, 55128, Germany
As part of the Postdoc Appreciation Week – Germany, the SFB1551 together with the IMB Postdoc Programme (IPPro) and the SFB1361 at the Institute of Molecular Biology, are organising an on-site event on 22 September 2026
“Research road bump? You’re not alone.”
“Failed grant applications? That paper you worked so long on got rejected? Or you did not get that position you applied for? Join us to learn from our speakers how they have dealt with their failures! Listen to their stories of rejected grants, wrong hiring choices and other setbacks in their academic journeys, and reflect on the lessons they learnt from them. Our event is open to all postdocs and staff scientists in Mainz who want to discuss and explore how research road bumps can become a point of progress instead of an obstacle to their careers. Lunch will be served.”
Confirmed speakers

Prof. Rene Ketting, Scientific Director, Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) Mainz
Prof. Helen May-Simera, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Mainz

This is an open event and external participants are welcome. However, registration is required.
Registration: https://imb.de/seminars-meetings/event/paw2026
Registration deadline: 16.09.2026
We look forward to welcoming you to this event!
IMB Postdoc Programme (IPPro), SFB1551 & SFB1361

For more events within the Postdoc Appreciation Week check here: EVENT LIST 2026 – Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany

SFB1551 & SPP2191 Joint Workshop on "Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
2026-10-11 - 2026-10-14 | Hotel Beau-Site, Valais, Switzerland, Chemin du Mont 13, 1927 Chemin-Dessus,, Switzerland
SFB1551 & SPP2191 Joint Workshop “Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
Following the very positive response to the first edition, we are pleased to invite you to participate on the workshop, “Self-Leadership for Scientists – Look Within to Succeed.”
This workshop, originally organised by the SPP2191 network, will be run by Melissa Davies and will explore key aspects of self-leadership, including self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-efficacy.
It also offers a supportive space for participants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss strategies for navigating challenging situations in the world of scientific research.
Workshop details

Dates: October 12–14, 2026 (arrival: Sunday, October 11, by 6:00 p.m., departure: Wednesday, October 14 after lunch)
Location: Hotel Beau-Site, Valais, Switzerland
Participants: Primarily aimed at women in early career stages PhD/Postdocs of the SPP2191 and SFB1551 networks
Capacity: Limited to 14 participants (a few spots are still available)
Costs: Registration and training as well hotel fees are covered by SFB1551 central funds. Travel expenses are not included and must be covered by you.

If you are interested in joining for the full time, please contact the SFB1551 office, so we can reserve a spot for you. Registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritising funded members of Phase II.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event!
Your SFB1551 & SPP2191 Teams
