mastodon 4.7.3The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is the first institution of its kind worldwide to combine RNA research with infection biology. #RNAexcellence (inactive)
Let’s give a big round of applause to Jakob Jung, who has successfully defended his dissertation! 👏 Congratulations, @jakobjung@mstdn.science! The #HIRI family is celebrating with you! 🥳
Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/phd-thesis-successfully-defended-2/
Congratulations to Alexander Westermann, who has been recognized as one of the “Supervisors of the Year” by the Graduate School of Life Sciences at the University of Würzburg! 🎉🥈
Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/alexander-westermann-is-supervisor-of-the-year/
Marco Antonio Olguín Nava from Redmond Smyth’s lab has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, becoming the second graduate of the “RNA & Infection” program at #HIRI. Congratulations, Marco! 🎓🎉
Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/successful-disputation-in-the-graduate-program-rna-infection/
Last week's EMBO Sectoral Meeting on #RNA and Structural Biology, organized by #HIRI's Emmanuel Saliba, was a huge success. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and participated! 👏🧬 Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/promoting-science-and-collaboration/
Hooray! 🎉 Sandra Gawlitt from #HIRI’s Beisel lab has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, becoming the first #PhD student to complete the HIRI graduate program “RNA & Infection”! 👩🎓 Congratulations, Sandra! Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/first-doctoral-disputation-of-the-hiri-graduate-program-rna-infection/
Where science meets culture 🔬🎭
At the Vogel Foundation Dr Eckernkamp’s 25th anniversary gala at the Mainfranken Theater, #HIRI director Jörg Vogel emphasized the vital role of culture for cutting-edge research.
Congrats & thank you for supporting our science!
➡️ https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/where-science-meets-culture/
📅🖍️ Mark your calendars: The #HIRI will host the RNA Society’s upcoming #RNA Collaborative Seminar on March 12 in cooperation with the Shanghai RNA Club. HIRI group leader Jens Hör will give a talk on “Insights into the role of RNA in bacterial immunity and phage replication.”
The seminar will be moderated by Neva Caliskan & Chao-Po Lin.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w3-WB0BRQdGW8KJrwnk4dA
How can the outdoor area of the new #HIRI building be designed sustainably? At the last Sustainable Thursday, Tobias Kerrinnes, Head of Scientific Infrastructure, presented a greening concept with robust plants and locally inspired flora & materials.🌱🏗️🪨
More at: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/creating-a-sustainable-outdoor-area/
AI can optimize processes & automate everyday work tasks. As part of #HIRI’s Sustainable Thursday series, Head of Administration Britta Grigull discussed how administration and communication could benefit from AI, highlighting both its potential and challenges: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/using-ai-sustainably/
How do we foster a sustainable work environment at the #HIRI? 🤝🌱👥 That was the central question during our third Sustainable Thursday on June 12. Britta Grigull, Head of Administration, invited participants to share their ideas on how to make everyday work life at the institute more sustainable. Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/sustainability-and-people/
An unexpected bacterial blocker 🦠🛑
Fusobacteria are suspected of playing a role in cancer progression. #HIRI researchers have now identified a novel compound that effectively halts the growth of five Fusobacterium species. Just out in mBio: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/an-unexpected-bacterial-blocker/
CURIOSITY IS INFECTIOUS 🦠🔬
The @Helmholtz_HZI@helmholtz.social is recruiting #PhD students in infection research, with opportunities in the lab of #HIRI director Jörg Vogel. Join the next generation of pioneers and apply by April 20! More information: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/jobs-talents/working-at-hiri/
