As part of public outreach of the TRR 274, The Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research (IMSF, headed by Prof. Alexander Flügel) explained how immune cells migrate into the brain and spinal cord and can be visualized directly in the tissue. Under guidance, the students were able to embed, cut, stain and microscope tissue…
Immune system: B cells teach T cells which targets must not be attacked
The BMC Open Day at the Biomedical Centre on 16th March 2024 attracted more than 2000 visitors to Martinsried. A wide range of booths, lectures and activities gave everyone the opportunity to experience research at first hand. Also our consortium was present to inform the public of our aims and goals. Letting people know that…
Immune system: B cells teach T cells which targets must not be attacked
The TRR 274 has received the approval of the DFG, and will continue to receive funding for another 4 years. Spokesperson for the CRC in the upcoming funding period (2024-2027) is Prof. Alexander Flügel. With the new funding period, we will say goodbye to some people, but also welcome some newcomers. Check out our new…
Visit the stand of the Network of German Neurocenters at Neuroscience 2023 from 11-15 November in Washington, DC. http://www.neurocenters-germany.de/
Visit the stand of the Network of German Neurocenters at the IBRO World Congress from 9-13 September in Granada, Spain. http://www.neurocenters-germany.de/
The TRR 274 is very proud to support another edition of NeuroCamp Munich, an initiative organized by volunteering Neuroscientists in the Munich area to introduce high school students into the world of neuroscience. The 2-week event attracts students from all over the world, during which they can attend one week of lectures and another week…
With the aim to market the TRR 274 internationally and increase outreach of our research, the TRR 274 joined the Network of German Neurocenters. Look out for the booth at upcoming neuroscience congresses and conferences!
The TRR 274 was present at the Munich Brain Day 2023, co-organized by TRR project leader Ruben Portugues. This even aimed to bring the Munich neuroscientist community together with 12 talks, flash presentations and a poster session. More information can be found on their website.
As part of the TRR274 the Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research (IMSF) participated in the nationwide “Careers Day” for girls and boys in Göttingen on 27.04.2023. The “Zukunftstag” tries to break with gender stereotypes and brings students closer to professional fields that often are associated with one gender over the other. Further, the…
On 14 -17th of March 2023 the TRR274 held its first international retreat at the beautiful conference centre of Kloster Irsee. We had the pleasure to welcome distinguished experts in the field of immunology, glial biology and neurobiology in the context of our TRR274 theme “checkpoints of CNS recovery”. Our consortium members as well as…
