The IITB and Promotion Plus schedules 2019 are here! You can find them by clicking on the corresponding icon.
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If you are interested in participating, please register here: eTraining
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact alexandra.kraemer(at)uni-bonn.de
The PostDoc Plus schedules from the University of Bonn 2019 are online! You can find the schedule here.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact alexandra.kraemer@uni-bonn.de
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We are pleased to introduce our new online registration tool eTraining! No more "please register by email" announcements.
You can now register for all workshops and seminars here: eTraining
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ImmunoSensation Travel Grants
To promote scientific exchange and communication we offer three different forms of travel grants.
Travel grant 1: Technical Exchange (IITB members only) download
Travel grant 2: Meetings and Seminars (IITB members only) download
Travel grant 3: Blog Support download
Next deadline: April 12, 2019!
Required documents: Letter of Motivation, Letter of Recommendation from your PI, Abstract and the completed application form.
September 24, 2019
Good Scientific Practice- Protecting Scientific Integrity
Date and Time: September 24, 2019 from 9am- 5pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn
The major objective of the workshop “Good Scientific Practice - Protecting Scientific Integrity” is to know and understand the basic rules and values of the responsible conduct of research, according to local, national and international regulations and guidelines.
The participants will explore the differences and grey areas between good scientific practice, questionable research practice and scientific misconduct. They will learn to develop appropriate solutions to difficult situations in the process of science and receive advice on how to protect their own scientific work.
Please register in eTraining
September 2 and 3, 2019
Workshop for Postdocs: Proposal Writing
Date and Time: September, 2 & 3, 2019 from 9am to 5pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn
Porpose: Enables Life Scientists to Write Grants and Fellowships That Get Their Research Funded
Participants learn how to:
- View proposal writing as a competition in a marketplace of research ideas and as an instrument for career advancement.
- Develop and sell a research idea by matching it to the goals of the targeted funding body.
- Convince reviewers of the relevance and importance of the research idea.
- Develop a work plan with milestones, deliverables and contingency plans.
- Understand reviewers’ reading behaviour.
- Engage the reviewer to advocate on their behalf to the review panel.
- Comply with formalities and manage timelines and deadlines.
Further information you can find here
For registration, please write an email to alexandra.kraemer(at)uni-bonn.de.
June 19, 2019
IITB Students' Network Meeting 2019
You will:
- Get to know your fellow students
- Listen to recent scientific highlights within the ImmunoSensation Cluster
- Get to know more about your career options and ways to foster it
- ... and hopefully have a great time connecting with each over while enjoying BBQ in the evening
You can find the program here
For registration, please write an email to alexandra.kraemer@uni-bonn.de
June 12, 2019
Basic Microscopy (Microscopy Core Facility)
Date and Time: June 12, 2019, from 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Seminar room 8; Lehrgebäude (building 10)
The topics of the workshop will be:
1. Introduction to the Microscopy Core Facility
2. Principles of Light Microscopy (Properties of Light, Optical Elements of Microscopes, Imaging with Microscopes, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy)
3. Quantitative Image Analysis
Please register here: eTraining
May 09, 2019
Seminar: Digitalization and Sustainable R&D, Science and Management (Andriy Kubarenko)
Date and time: May 09, 2019 from 9 am - 10 am
Location: Seminar room 12, Lehrgebäude (building 10), University Hospital Bonn
The Seminar is organized by Dr. Kubarenko, the expert in digitalization in science and research. The aim of the seminar is to give an introduction into topics and areas which are covered by Dr. Kubarenko upon his interactive workshop series “Digitalization and Sustainable R&D, Science and Lab Management”, which is designed for Master and PhD students, Postdocs, scientists and technical assistants to understand how to better organize and optimize everyday institute and lab routines and to help and support them in their successful carrier development.
Further information can be found here
Please register here: eTraining
May 07 and 08, 2019
Workshop: Editing, Processing and Analysis of Scientific Images (BioVoxxel)
Date and Time: May 07 and 08, 2019 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: tba
The workshop should give scientists a better understanding about the Do’s and Don’ts during digital image processing and insight in the methodology of extracting a multiplicity of information from their images. The participants will gain extensive knowledge about the possibilities to analyze their imaging data partially also more automatically using only one software.
The workshop has a strong focus on microscopic images and life science applications.
You can find a detailed workshop description here
Please register here: eTraining
April 01 & 02, 2019
Workshop: Surgical techniques in animals research (Prof. Sven Wehner)
Date and Time: April 01 & 02, 2018 from 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Bonn
Workshop is fully booked, for a place on the waiting list please register at eTraining
February 13, 2019
Workshop: Adobe Illustrator I (Christopher Burgholz)
Date and Time: February 13, 2019 from 2 pm - 6 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
In this Adobe Illustrator course, participants will learn what vector images are and how to create them using Illustrators various tools. By creating a vector image in the form of a cell diagram, they will learn how to create basic vector shapes before refining them by using colors and effects. In addition, they will learn how to use Illustrator to arrange images in multi-panel figures for publication in a scientific paper.
Workshop is fully booked, for a place on the waiting list please register at eTraining
February 05, 2019
Digitalization and Quality Management in Academy (Andriy Kubarenko)
Date and Time: February 05, 2019 from 09 am - 01 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Straße 25, 53127 Bonn
What does digitalization really mean? How does it work? The aim of the workshop is to give participants answers to general questions regarding digitalization and will be introduced in different types of systems. They also have the opportunity to have hands-on experience in usage of scientific solutions and are welcome to send in advance their questions.
For further information please check here
Please register here: eTraining
January 28, 2019
Workshop:“Statistics“ (Institute for Genome Statistics and Bioinformatics)
Date and Time: January 28, 2019 from 9 am - 4 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
The topics of the workshop will be:
- Advanced introduction into „Prism“
- Advanced introduction into „FlowJo
- Introduction into „R“
Please register here: eTraining
October 07 - 12, 2018
10th Autumn School - Current Concepts in Immunology
Dear IITB members,
I am happy to announce that ImmunoSensation is cooperation partner of the DGfI Autumn School!
IITB members can apply for a fellowship that covers the registration fee, including courses, accommodation, full board and social program.
What? DGfI Autumn School „Current Concepts in Immunology“
When? October 07 – 12, 2018
Where? Merseburg (Sachsen-Anhalt)
"The goals of the Autumn School "Current Concepts in Immunology (CCII)" are (1) to communicate to all participants basic and current concepts of the immune system, (2) to provide them with tools required to conduct experimental research, (3) and give them the opportunity to establish scientific networks.“ LINK
Application deadline until June 15th.
June 05 & 06, 2018
Workshop: Introduction to Statistics and Graphpad Prism (statcon)
Time: June 05 & 06, 2018 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE (Dermatology, building 11), University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
Introduction into statistics and GraphPad Prism
Please register here: eTraining
April 09 & 10, 2018
Postdoc Workshop: How to lead - Managing in a scientific environment (ImpulsPlus)
Time: April 09 & 10, 2018 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE (Dermatology, building 11), University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
The course covers knowledge on leadership in a scientific sourrounding and acquaints the participants with different leadership tools.
Please register here: eTraining
September 20 & 21, 2018
Workshop: Scientific Writing (Dr. Brian Cusack, Science Craft)
Time: September 20 & 21, 2018 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE (Dermatology, building 11), University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
This two-day workshop enables life scientists to communicate their research clearly and effectively. Through numerous writing examples and relevant exercises as well as class discussions, participants learn how to describe their work in a flowing narrative with a clear "take home message".
You can find a detailed workshop description here
Please register here: eTraining
March 12, 2018
IITB Students' Network Meeting
Time and place: Monday, March 12, 2018; Haus Venusberg, Haager Weg 28-30, 53127 Bonn
You can find the program here
Please register here: http://community.ukb.uni-bonn.de/conftool/ (accessible from university/UKB/caesar and DZNE networks - if you want to register from home, please use your Uni Bonn VPN)
March 15 - 17, 2018
Translational Immunology School (TIS)
IITB members can apply for a fellowship that covers the registration fee, including courses, accommodation, full board and social program.
What? Translational Immunology School (please find more information here: TIS)
When? March 15 – 17, 2018
Where? Resort Schwielowsee - Potsdam
You can download the program here
What do I have to do to apply for a fellowship?
Register in eTraining and send a letter of motivation, a letter of recommendation (signed by your PI) and an abstract before January 15, 2018 to c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de.
February 22 & 23, 2018
Workshop: Introduction to Management (Katja Wolter)
Time: February 22 & 23, 2018 from 9 am - 5 pm (4 pm on Friday)
Place: Seminar room 3 (Thu) /8 (Fri), Lehrgebäude (building 10), University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
In this course you will learn the basics of the strategic management and the most important aspects of management decisions. The topics planning, strategy and organisation will be seen from different views. On the one hand you need this knowledge for establishing and running a company. On the other hand also for specific research proposals, if the call ask for the potential of commercialisation or a differentiation from the competitors.
You can find a detailed workshop description here
Please register here: eTraining
November 29 - December 01, 2017
Workshop: Statistical Literacy (Science Craft, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
Time: November 29 - December 01, 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
The workshop consists of three sections: Collecting, Describing & In-ferring. Practical tools and the theoretical background to understandhow they work will be introduced. Mathematical equations will beused when helpful and are provided in the reference book, but theywill not be the focus of the workshop. Our goal is to enlighten viaintuitive understanding, not confuse via math.
You can find a workshop description here
Please register here: eTraining
October 13, 2017
Workshop: Figure Making meets Welcome to the Dark Side (Dr. Peter Schröder)
Time: October 13, 2017, 10 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
The workshop is based on the chicago manual of style and other state-of-the-art guidelines. It aims to increase the awareness on possible manipulations and to encourage problem solving. The workshop covers
- Graphical presentation
- Applying statistical basics
- Intellectual property
- Quality management in science
- Including / excluding data
- Commitment to self-criticism
- Interpretation vs. manipulationof data
- Checking and improving figures
Please register here: eTraining
October 08 - 13, 2017
9th Autumn School - Current Concepts in Immunology
Dear IITB members,
I am happy to announce that ImmunoSensation is cooperation partner of the DGfI Autumn School!
IITB members can apply for a fellowship that covers the registration fee, including courses, accommodation, full board and social program.
What? DGfI Autumn School „Current Concepts in Immunology“
When? October 08 – 13, 2017
Where? Merseburg (Sachsen-Anhalt)
"The goals of the Autumn School "Current Concepts in Immunology (CCII)" are (1) to communicate to all participants basic and current concepts of the immune system, (2) to provide them with tools required to conduct experimental research, (3) and give them the opportunity to establish scientific networks.“ LINK
Application deadline is over! Congratulations to our 7 travel grant awardees!
September 13 - 15, 2017
Workshop: Mass Spectrometry in Life Sciences (Dr. Marc Sylvester)
Time: September 13 - 15, 2017, 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nussallee 11, 53115 Bonn
Aim: Basic understanding of mass spectrometry and its applications in life sciences. Training on preparation of biological samples for sensitive mass spectrometric analyses.
Topics:
- Introduction to mass spectrometry principles and hardware
- Preparation techniques of samples for mass spectrometry
- Measurement of samples by MALDI-TOF and ESI-Iontrap techniques
- Data processing and interpretation
- Identification of a protein by fingerprint analysis and by peptide fragmentation
- Identification of multiple proteins from a complex protein mixture
- Identification of posttranslational modifications
- introduction to current topics and literature
Requirements: Basic knowledge of protein biochemistry
Please register here: eTraining
August 31 - September 01, 2017
Workshop: Presentation Skills (Science Craft, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
Time: August 31 & September 01, 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
Every scientist eventually faces the daunting task of presenting theirresearch to an audience, an intimidating prospect for even the mostexperienced researchers. Science Craft's two-dayPresentation Skillsworkshop empowers life scientists to present with confidence and tomanage their fear of public speaking. To accomplish this, the work-shop combines short practice talks with lessons in the three maintopics - body language, slide construction and story-telling.
You can find a workshop description here
Please register here: eTraining
May 8, 2017
Workshop: Good Scientific Practice (Dr. Peter Schröder)
Time: May 8, 2017 from 10 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
The workshop is based on the DFG recommendations on "Good Scientific Practice". You will pick up existing problems, work on solutions and learn how to integrate good scientific practice into your daily work. Workshop topics cover
- DFG recommendations on good scientific practice, rules & regulations and ethical considerations
- Documentation
- Intellectual property
- Interpretation vs. manipulation of data
and more…
Please register by mail to c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
April 6 & 7, 2017
Workshop: Surgical techniques in animals research (Prof. Sven Wehner)
Time: April 6 & 7, 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Bonn
A common approach to investigate the pathophysiology and therapeutic approaches of complex diseases is the use of animal models. In this course, we will demonstrate basic and advanced surgical techniques in mice. Participants will be introduced into anesthesia andanalgesia, open abdominal surgery and different catheterization techniques. Specialized surgical techniques include intestinal transection/resection, anastomoses, sepsis models, selective intra-abdominal and cervical denervation and stimulation of peripheral nerves.
Workshop is fully booked, for a place on the waiting list contact c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
March 16 - 18, 2017
Translational Immunology School (TIS)
Dear IITB members,
I am happy to announce that ImmunoSensation is now cooperation partner of the Translational Immunology School (TIS)!
IITB members can apply for a fellowship that covers the registration fee, including courses, accommodation, full board and social program.
What? Translational Immunology School (please find more information here TIS)
When? March 16 – 18, 2017
Where? Resort Schwielowsee - Potsdam
What do I have to do to apply for a fellowship?
Send a letter of motivation, a letter of recommendation (signed by your PI) and an abstract before January 13, 2017 to c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de.
February 16 & 17, 2017
Workshop: Proposal Writing (Dr. Brian Cusack and Dr. Babette Regierer, Science Craft)
Time: February 16 & 17, 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm
Place: Seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
This two-day workshop takes a practical approach to teaching researchers in the life sciences how to apply for third-party funding. You can find more information here: http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/proposal-writing/
Please register until January 13, 2017
Mail to: c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
ImmunoSensation Winter School, January 3-7, 2017
Dear Cluster members, IITB students and associated scientists,
We proudly present our first Winter School "Immunology meets Genomics and Bioinformatics". Registration is now open and we are looking forward to your participation!
When: 03.01. - 07.01.2017
Where: Obergurgl, Austria
Speakers: Please see poster
Participants: IITB members and young postdocs; places limited to 30
Fee: 850,- Euro*, covering accommodation and meals
*For IITB members
The goals of the Winter School "Immunology meets Genomics and Bioinformatics“ are:
1. Stimulate curiosity and inspiration for the kissing points of immunology, genomics and bioinformatics
2. Equip graduate students and young postdocs with advanced knowledge required to conduct research in these fields
3. Provide an outstanding opportunity to establish scientific networks
To reach these goals, the Winter School is planning to offer the following activities and events
• Welcome address & get-together
• Lectures by renowned experts in immunology, bioinformatics, mathematics and genomics
• Oral student presentations
• Poster session
• Meet-the-expert session
• Round-table discussions
• Closing ceremony & dinner for all participants and lecturers
To register, please send a letter of motivation, your CV and an abstract to c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de until October 24, 2016.
December 5, 2016
Technical Seminar: From bench to bedside (Dr. Christoph Coch)
Time and place: December 5, 2016 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm; seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
Please register until November 14, 2016
Mail to: c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
November 17 & 18, 2016
Workshop: Presentation Skills (Science Craft, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
You can find the course description and content here: http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/presentation-skills/
Time and place: November 17 & 18, 2016 from 9 am - 5 pm; caesar
Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 2, 53175 Bonn, seminar room A.OG1.3.07
Please register until September 26, 2016
Mail to: c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
November 7 & 8, 2016
Cluster Science Days 2016
We are happy to announce that the deadlines for registration and abstract submission for this year's Cluster Science Days (Nov 7 & 8, 2016, BMZ, Venusberg Campus) have been extended until Monday, October 10, 2016!
On behalf of the organizing team we would like to invite all Cluster members and associated scientists to register for the meeting, with or without an abstract!
Please upload your abstract and/or register through our eAntrag system: eantrag.immunosensation.net/
You can find the submission guidelines here
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Cluster Science Days 2016!
With best regards,
Your organizing team and the CCO
September 28 - 30, 2016
Workshop: Mass Spectrometry in Life Sciences (Dr. Marc Sylvester)
Aim: Basic understanding of mass spectrometry and its applications in life sciences. Training on preparation of biological samples for sensitive mass spectrometric analyses.
Topics:
- Introduction to mass spectrometry principles and hardware
- Preparation techniques of samples for mass spectrometry
- Measurement of samples by MALDI-TOF and ESI-Iontrap techniques
- Data processing and interpretation
- Identification of a protein by fingerprint analysis and by peptide fragmentation
- Identification of multiple proteins from a complex protein mixture
- Identification of posttranslational modifications
- introduction to current topics and literature
Requirements: Basic knowledge of protein biochemistry
Time and place: September 28 - 30, 2016, tba
Please register until September 12, 2016
Mail to: c.drescher(at)uni-bonn.de
August 31 - September 02, 2016
Workshop: Statistical Literacy (Science Craft, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
You can find the course description and content here: http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/statistical-literacy/
Time and place: August 31 - September 02, 2016 from 9 am - 5 pm; University Hospital Bonn, IMBIE
Please register until August 15, 2016
Mail to: c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de
July 26, 2016
Meet the expert: Prof. Jacques Miller
Jacques Miller is famous for having discovered the function of the thymus and is credited as the last person who identified the function of a major organ. He also characterized the two major subsets of lymphocytes (T and B cells) in mammals. He was awarded several prizes and distinctions throughout his career.
You can read more about him here: http://www.wehi.edu.au/about-history/notable-scientists/professor-jacques-miller
If you ever wanted to talk to a scientific luminary, here is your chance!
Time: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 pm
Place: seminar room 601/2G IMBIE, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn
June 15, 2016
Meet the expert: Ass. Professor Daniel Saban
Dr. Daniel Saban is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Assistant Professor in Immunology at the Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, USA.
You can find more information about his research here: http://dukeeyecenter.duke.edu/about/faculty/daniel-raphael-saban
He will be available for your scientific and non-scientific questions after his talk "The role of classical dendritic cells in mediating fibrosis".
Time: Wednesday, June 15, 2016, directly after his Cluster Seminar (5 pm)
Place: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Str. 31, 53115 Bonn
May 30, 2016
Meet the expert: Prof. Wolfgang Weninger
Professor Weninger is a clinician scientist in the fields of dermatology and immunology. He is also Head of the Immune Imaging Program at the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology, Sydney, Australia.
You can find more information about him and his research here: http://www.centenary.org.au/cen_author/professor-wolfgang-weninger/
He will be available for your scientific and non-scientific questions after his talk "Role of perivascular macrophages in inflammation and infection".
Time: Monday, May 30, 2016, directly after his Cluster Seminar (11 am)
Place: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Str. 31, 53115 Bonn
May 23, 2016
Workshop: Good Scientific Practice (Dr. Peter Schröder)
The workshop is based on the DFG recommendations on "Good Scientific Practice". You will pick up existing problems, work on solutions and learn how to integrate good scientific practice into your daily work.
Time and place: Monday, May 23, 2016 from 10 am -5 pm; University Hospital Bonn, IMBIE
Please register until May 13, 2016
Mail to: c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de
April 18, 2016
IITB Students' Network Meeting
Time and place: Monday, April 18, 2016; Haus Venusberg, Haager Weg 28-30, 53127 Bonn
You can find the final program here
March 11, 2016
Technical Seminar: Knockout cell line generation using CRISPR/Cas9 (Jonathan Schmid-Burgk)
Bring your laptop to this lunch seminar and learn how to use the CRISPR/Cas9 system yourself!
Time and place: Friday, March 11, 2016 from 10 am -12 pm (noon); University Hospital Bonn, Lehrgebäude, 2G room 006/10
Please register until March 4, 2016
Mail to: c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de
January 25-27, 2016
Workshop: Molecular Imaging (Dr. Gabor Horvath)
Day 1: lecture with theoretical background
Day 2: hands-on sessions on wide-field microscope, with two groups of 3 people: one group in the morning, one group in the afternoon (about 3 hours each)
Day 3: hands-on sessions on confocal microscope, with two groups of 3 people: one group in the morning, one group in the afternoon (about 3 hours each)
January 18, 2016
IITB Network Day Kickoff Meeting
We want to continue the great success of last year’s Students’ Network Day in 2016. Therefore, we invite all Cluster PhD students to participate in the kickoff meeting on Monday, January 18th, 2016 at 9 a.m. Come and join us to shape an extraordinary network day, again! Please register until January 11th, 2016.
If you are interested, please contact c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de.
December 14 & 15, 2015
Workshop: Scientific writing (Prof. Martin Wild, MPI Münster)
Please find a short overview of the workshop contents here
December 7-9, 2015
Workshop: Data analysis (Science Craft Berlin, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
For more information please click on the follwing link.
There, you will find the workshop description as well the table of course contents.
http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/data-analysis/
December 2-4, 2015
Workshop in Microscopy and Quantitative Histology (offerd by BIGS-Neuroscience)
Instructed by Prof. Dr. Daniel A Petersion Professor and Vice-Chairman of Neuroscience and Director, Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, The Chicago Medical School)
The goal of this workshop is to combine formalized lectures on the principles of microscopy and quantitative histology (stereology) with practical sessions on the use of microscopes and post-acquisition analysis. Upon completing this short course, participants should be able to efficiently operate their research instruments, obtain optimal image resolution and quality, and understand the design of a quantitative stereological study.
For more information here
Please register via the BIGS website
November 19, 2015
IITB Career Café: Insights into a consulting agency
Speakers: Daiwei Zheng and Dr. Thomas Solbach from "Strategy&", a consulting agency
After the presentations of the speakers we will have an open round for questions and discussions.
Time and Place: 5pm, IMBIE, 2nd floor, room 601, building 11 (Hautklinik Venusberg).
Please register until November 9th, 2015!
Mail to: c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de
October 26, 2015
IITB Career Café: Career perspectives for scientists in Bonn, Germany and Europe
Speaker: Maria-Theresia Jansen and Heiner Nolte from the “Arbeitsagentur Bonn” and Robert Rauchstein from ZAV/EURES.
After the presentation of Maria-Theresia Jansen, Heiner Nolte and Robert Rauchstein we will have an open round for questions and discussions.
Time and Place: 5pm, IMBIE, 2nd floor, room 601, building 11 (Hautklinik Venusberg).
Please register until October 19, 2015!
Mail to: c.gottschalk(at)uni-bonn.de
October 22, 2015
Technical Seminar: Geman patent law (Rüdiger Mull from the University of Bonn)
Time and place: 1 am, UKB Venusberg BMZI small lecture hall
Oktober 4-9, 2015
7th Autumn School "Current Concepts in Immunology"
As cooperation partner of the DGfI the ImmunoSensation Cluster of excellence offers IITB students to attend the Autumn School of Immunology. The Autumn School gives an up-to-date overview about the immune system for students with a background in natural science and medicine.
More information about the Autumn School 2015 can be found here.
September 28, 2015
Workshop: Adobe Illustrator-Image processing for scientist (UKB, Dr. Kristina Koch in cooperation with mediomix GmbH, Dr. Dennis Fink)
For more information please click on the following link.
September 24 & 25, 2015
Workshop: Presentation skills (Science Craft Berlin, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
For more information please click on the following link.
There, you will find the workshop description as well the table of course contents.
http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/presentation-skills/
August 26 & 28, 2015
Workshop: Mass specrometry (Dr. Marc Sylvester)
The workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of mass spectrometric principles and applications. A focus will be on proteomics and protein characterization. The practical part will include gel-based sample preparation, MALDI-TOF measurements and insights into LC-MS.
August 19, 2015
Career Cafe': Miltenyi gives insights into R&D and career options
Vanessa Heitland a HR specialist for talent acquisition and Dr. Thomas Winkler a product specialist from the R&D Miltenyi Biotec GmbH will give us insights into the company structure, career options and their personal every day work.
After the Introduction by Vanessa Heitland and Dr. Thomas Winkler we will have a open round for questions and discussions.
Time and Place: 5pm, IMBIE, 2nd floor, room 601, building 11 (Hautklinik Venusberg).
July 2, 2015
Workshop: Writing abstracts for posters and publications (UKB, Eva Bartok)
June 9 -10, 2015
Workshop: Advanced Confocal imaging (DZNE, Light Microskopy Core Facility, Dr. Eugenio Fava, Dr. Hans Fried)
The workshop aims to provide a theoretical background as well as practical expertise of confocal microscopy. You will get an introduction into different confocal techniques and applications like spectral imaging, live cell imaging, and stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy. In addition the workshop will give an overview about the technical possibilities of the Light Microscope Facility at the DZNE. More information about the facility can be found here.
May 26th, 2015
IITB students' network meeting
May 26th, 2015 at Haus Venusberg Bonn
Registration closes April 30th, 2015 !
May 20, 2015
Workshop: Basics in flow cytometry (UKB, IMM Flow Cytometry Core Facility, Dr. Elmar Endl, Andreas Dolf)
The basic workshop aims to provide a theoretical background as well as practical expertise in flow cytometry. More information about the facility can be found here
May 5-6, 2015
Workshop: Light microscopy, confocal and live cell imaging (Dr. Thomas Quast, LIMES) The basic workshop aims to provide a theoretical background as well as practical expertise of light microscopy (fluorescence, phase contrast, DIC), confocal, and live cell imaging. You will get an introduction in to some staining techniques, prepare samples and analyze them. In addition the workshop will give you an overview about the technical possibilities of the LIMES Light Microscopy platform.
Please find a short overview about the Light Microscopy Platform in the attachment.
April 16th, 2015
Workshop: "Science on Stage/Science Slam" (mediomix GmbH, Dr. Dennis Fink)
Improve your presentation skills and find more information here
March 31th, 2015
Meet-the-expert event with Dr. Karen Reddy from Baltimore
March 31th, 2015 at the LiMES Institute
Dr. Karen Reddy is an assistant professor of biological chemistry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding how the nuclear periphery and other sub compartments contribute to general nuclear architecture and to specific gene regulation.
March 18-20, 2015
Workshop: Statistics (Science Craft Berlin, Dr. Rick Scavetta)
For more information please click on the following link.
There, you will find the workshop description as well the table of course contents.
http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/statistical-literacy/
February 24, 2015
One-Day Seminar: Flow Cytometry in Immunology
February 24, 2015
Find more information here
IITB events 2014
44th Annual Meeting German Society for Immunology
September 17-20, 2014
World Conference Center Bonn
The speaker of the ImmunoSensation Cluster, Prof. Dr. Gunther Hartmann, and Cluster member Prof. Dr. Christian Kurts host the 44th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Immunology (DGfI) in Bonn. The DGfI promotes the development of Immunology focused research in biosciences and medicine.
Please submit your abstract by May 26, 2014
For more detailed information about preliminary program, conference topics, registration etc. , please visit http://www.immunology-conference.de/
Cluster Science Days 2014
November 3-5, 2014
Research center caesar - center of advanced European studies and research/ Bonn
This year's event will be again dedicated to the young scientists of the ImmunoSensation Cluster, and will be enriched by the attendance of the Cluster's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Therefore, the Science Days will provide a plattform giving the young investigators the opportunity to present their accomplishments to the ImmunoSensation community as well as to the excellent scientists of the SAB.
November 10 & 11, 2014
Workshop: Data viasualisation
The workshop is conducted by Dr. Rick Scavetta, Science Craft Berlin.
For more details about the workshop, please have a look at this link
For details about Science Craft, please have a look at the flyer.
September 25 & 26, 2014
Workshop: Presentation skills
The workshop is conducted by Dr. Rick Scavetta, Science Craft Berlin.
For more information please click on the following link.
http://www.science-craft.com/our-workshops/presentation-skills/
June 30, July 1 & 2, 2014
Workshop: Data analysis using R
The workshop is conducted by Dr. Rick Scavetta, Science Craft Berlin.
For more details about the workshop, please have a look at the workshop description. For details about Science Craft, please have a look at the flyer.
May 23, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Prof. Christopher Workman, Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Kongens Lyngby, DK. He presents a talk entitled “Systems biology approaches for determining transcriptional regulatory networks.
May 9, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Dr. Nir Yosef, Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Center for Computational Biology, University of Berkeley, USA.
Nir Yosef uses high-throughput genomic data sets, mostly based on DNA sequencing, in order to build models that explain how gene expression is regulated. He has special interest in immune cells, covering various aspects of their biology, such as their differentiation, stability/ plasticity, and response to acute stimulation.
April 25, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Dr. Alex K. Shalek, Broad Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA. Alex Shalek is working on leveraging nano- and microtechnologies to develop new methods for thoroughly and controllably profiling the behaviors of single cells. To date, his research has focused on combining traditionally distinct scientific disciplines to explore how small components drive systems of vast complexity.
March 25, 2014
Excursion: envihab - German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt/ DLR)
Graduate students of the ImmunoSensation Cluster attended a guided tour at envihab. Beside visiting the envihab itself, they also had the chance to talk to DLR scientists about experiments in weightlessness like at parabolic flights or in space.
March 24, 2014
Soft skill course: Scientific Writing - Writing papers and theses
The workshop aims to provide “know-how” on writing papers and theses, and is conducted by Prof. Martin Wild from the MPI for Molecular Biomedicine/ Münster.
March 21, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Prof. Stephen Turner, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Australia. He presents a talk entitled “What makes a killer? Mapping the epigenetic blueprint for virus-specific T cell differentiation”.
March 13, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Prof. Manfred Claassen, Professor for Computational Biology, ETH Zurich, Institute of Molecular Systems Biology, Switzerland.
Prof. Claassen is specialized in the development of probabilistic approaches using the concepts of statistics, machine learning and mathematical optimization to describe biological systems.
March 10, 2014
1st Gender seminar of the ImmunoSensation Cluster
In a joint effort, the Cluster’s Young Investigator Support and the Gender Support host Ursula Mättig, equal opportunity commissioner of the University of Bonn, and Martina Pottek, coordinator of the MeTra program University of Bonn.
In the first seminar Mrs. Mättig will present a short overview about the integration of gender equality policies at the University of Bonn, and will provide helpful contacts concerning gender equality issues. Mrs. Pottek will give insights in the MeTra program, which supports woman in their career development at different educational levels. In our seminar, Mrs. Pottek will focus on the assistance and the promotion of female PhD students as well as female post docs.
February 24 & 25, 2014
Soft skill course: Gender-related communication in Life Sciences
This workshop aims to enhance and strengthen women's personal communication skills, in particular within the male working community. As this workshop is tailored to communication issues in Life Sciences, female scientists will benefit from an individual approach addressing their everyday working situation.
The workshop is conducted by Andrea Roos from ICCON/Aachen. Andrea is German, has a a university background and a working experience from more than 15 years as communication consultant, trainer, translator and editor.
February 21, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Prof. Thomas Sauter, Professor of Systems Biology, Life Sciences Research Unit, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Prof. Sauter is specialized in the development of modelling and data integration techniques to generate suitable computational models of biological systems.
January 17, 2014
Meet-the-expert event with Dr. Sten Linnarsson, Karolinska Institute, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm, Sweden.
Dr. Linnarsson is specialized in large-scale quantitative single-cell RNA-Seq.
October 22, 2013
Cluster Science Day 2013
The Science Day of the ImmunoSensation Cluster took place October 22, 2013 at caesar/ Bonn. The one-day meeting was dedicated to giving young scientists an opportunity to present their accomplishments to the ImmunoSensation community. 71 young scientists submitted an abstract of their research project from which 22 were selected for a talk. At the end of the Science Day, 10 presenters were awarded for their scientific achievements with a total of 5000,-€ prize money.
Program of Science Day 2013
