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At our institute, physicists, chemists and biologists create knowledge of long-term relevance to basic medical science. The unifying theme of our research is to observe and manipulate the vastly complex molecular and cellular interactions that are the basis of life. more

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Intra-molecular distances in biomolecules measured optically with Ångström precision

October 11, 2024

A team led by Steffen Sahl and Stefan Hell from the MPI for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen and the MPI for Medical Research in Heidelberg has succeeded in using the MINFLUX microscopy method to measure distances within biomolecules down to 1 nanometer, with Ångström precision.

Viktorija Glembockyte wird neue Forschungsgruppenleiterin am Max-Planck-Institut für medizinische Forschung. © Viktorija Glembockyte, LMU Press Office

New research group leader Viktorija Glembockyte

September 26, 2024

Starting on October 1, 2024, Viktorija Glembockyte and her research group “Single Molecule Sensing” will build nanoscale tools to visualize, detect and manipulate individual molecules.

New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids

September 16, 2024

An interdisciplinary research team uses DNA microbeads to control the development of cultivated tissue. In the journal “Nature Nanotechnology”, a paper with the research results was published.

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Biomolecular
Mechanisms

Ilme Schlichting

Cellular
Biophysics

Joachim Spatz

Chemical
Biology

Kai Johnsson

Optical
Nanoscopy

Stefan W. Hell

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August 14, 2023

We are always looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic members for our institute. With the attractive city of Heidelberg and its surroundings and an excellent research environment we can offer an optimal combination of high living standards and first-class research.

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Talent, creativity, and passion – these are the qualities that count at our institute. As a researcher joining the MPI for Medical Research, you will work alongside scientists who are world leaders in their field. We value a culture of respect, openness and strong support for emerging talents, irrespective of background. We look forward to your contribution to our efforts towards understanding nature.