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Excellent science, made in Europe: This year’s winner of the Körber European Science Prize, Erin Schuman, shares exciting insights on proteins, nerve cells, and the human brain. 🧠 ▶️Watch the video now! https://lnkd.in/d6za_cqc Erin Schuman is a pioneer in neurobiology. She discovered that and how proteins, as critical building blocks of the cells, are locally produced at the interfaces between neurons. Schuman’s newly discovered mechanism has revolutionised our understanding of the brain and avenues of research into serious brain disorders. “It truly is an awesome feat that individual brain cell can process a thousand or more different streams of information independently,” says Schuman, who is Director of the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt, Germany. She will receive the Körber European Science Prize in Hamburg on 20 September. 🎥Want to learn more about the brain and its synapses? Watch the video about her award-winning research! https://lnkd.in/d6za_cqc #gesellschaftbessermachen #koerberprize #wissenschaft #biology #neuroscience #research #womeninstem

Hamburg Science Summit 2024: Watch the livestream on 19 Sep! The #HamburgScienceSummit brings together decision-makers from science, business, policy-making, and think-tanks to discuss the future of science and innovation in Europe. The inaugural meeting on 19 September 2024 is dedicated to Europe's technological sovereignty. The Summit will conclude with the presentation of the Körber European Science Prize on 20 September (#KoerberPrize). Speakers: Dr. Thomas Paulsen, Katharina Fegebank, Enrico Letta, Uwe Cantner, Tino Krause, Maria Cristina Russo, Dr. Susanne Beckers, Alena Buyx, Morten Irgens, Clare Grey, Simon Gabriel Müller, Nicolas F. Steinbacher, Iordanis (Danos) Arzimanoglou, Maria A. Blasco, Dr. Myriam Mendila, Cordelia Schmid, Peter Seeberger, Nicola Spalding, Patrick Cramer, Walter Leitner, Constanze Neumann, Javier Pérez-Ramírez, Silvia Vignolini, Ilja Rudyk, Joachim Fiedler, Ia Modin, Andreas Schuster, Katalin Solymosi, Karl Kilbo Edlund, Farah Islam, Eystein Jansen, Nadine Ritter, Gerald Haug, Jette Bredahl Jacobsen, David Mair, Paweł Rowiński Roundtables: Max Planck Society, Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina, European Patent Office, Young Academy of Europe

A new article in Nature Magazine explores research breakthroughs of #KoerberPrize laureates. With a €1 million award, what opportunities lie ahead for the winners? 👉 Read the article (link in comment)! “The prize celebrates how amazing collaboration across European science is,” says Anthony (Tony) Hyman, Director at the MPI-CBG - Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, and winner of the 2022 Körber European Science Prize. 💡 Hyman discovered that proteins accumulate as ‘condensates’ in cell fluid through a process called ‘phase separation’. While such condensates usually form and dissolve rapidly, they can cause diseases such as #Alzheimers or #ALS when the dissolution process is disrupted – a discovery that “sent shockwaves through the community,” as Hyman recalls. 🏆 A condition of the prize is that 85% of the award must support new research. Hyman has been using his funds to pin down why proteins clump together, to aid drug discovery. “This work would not have happened without the #KörberPrize funding,” says Hyman.   Importantly, the Körber-Stiftung, which has been awarding the prize since 1985, does not impose any restrictions on research directions. This goes against the standard paradigm that forces scientists to commit to an end goal, even though many breakthroughs are unpredictable. Instead, the #KoerberPrize gives scientists freedom and trusts they will do what is best for science and society. ⚡ Curious to learn more? Read the article and visit our website (links in our comment)! 📸 (c) Margaux Silvestre/Stephan Junek/Max Planck Institute for Brain Research #science #research #koerberprize #europeanscience #researchfunding #gesellschaftbessermachen

☝️ Nicht verpassen: die feierliche Verleihung des Körber-Preises im Hamburger Rathaus. 🥳 Am 20. September erhält Erin Schuman den mit 1 Mio. Euro dotierten Körber-Preis für ihre bahnbrechende Forschung in der Neurobiologie. Sie ermöglicht zu verstehen, wie Lernen und Erinnern im Gehirn funktionieren. 🧠 Vorab diskutieren Schuman und Wissenschaftsjournalistin Helen Czerski, wie das Gehirn Erinnerungen speichert und welche neuen Behandlungsmöglichkeiten sich daraus ergeben könnten. 👋 Zur Eröffnung der Veranstaltung richtet sich Dr. Peter Tschentscher, Hamburgs Erster Bürgermeister, mit einem Grußwort an das Publikum. 🗓️ 20. Sept. 2024, 11 Uhr 🔊 Jetzt Livestream vormerken und dabei sein: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUYfbgiV 📸 Marcus Gloger/Körber-Stiftung #koerberstiftung #gesellschaftbessermachen #körberpreis #wissenschaft #biologie #neurowissenschaften #forschung #wissenschaft #gehirn Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Körber European Science

🟢Join us at the Hamburg Science Summit 2024! 🟢 📅 Date: 19 September, 2024 at 11:00 CET 📍 Location: Körber-Stiftung, Hamburg, Germany We're excited to announce the Hamburg Science Summit 2024, a premier event bringing together experts and decision-makers from across Europe. This year's theme, "Europe’s Path Towards Tech Sovereignty," will explore how Europe can secure its leadership in crucial technological fields like AI, energy, and medical technologies. 🌍💡 Key discussions will focus on: 🎤 🚀 🔹 Europe’s competitive edge in global tech markets 🔹 Areas where Europe should lead in science and innovation 🔹 Financial and political strategies to support Europe’s tech sovereignty We're thrilled to have Morten Irgens among our speakers—an expert in innovation and strategic collaboration across industry, academia, and government. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help shape Europe's future! 🎤🤝 🔗 Register here or watch live here https://lnkd.in/d6Wz2ui9 📝 🤝 Körber European Science #HamburgScienceSummit #TechSovereignty #Innovation #AI #Energy #MedicalTechnology #EuropeInnovation #ScienceAndTechnology #Hamburg2024 #MortenIrgens #ResearchAndInnovation #CopenhagenBusinessSchool

When the present feels uncertain, how can we save utopian ideas such as the project of a united and democratic Europe? Nora Bossong and Rainer Moritz discuss this question on 19 September at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. "Europe in transition - Tradition meets the future" Discussion concert with Nora Bossong, Rainer Moritz, and the Johannes Motschmann Trio (in German, English translation available). ⭐ Tickets 25€/12,50€: https://lnkd.in/dTgDFzza 🎤 Nora Bossong, born in Bremen in 1982, is the author of poetry, novels and essays and has been the recipient of several awards for her works. 🎤 Rainer Moritz, born in Heilbronn in 1958, is Director of the Literaturhaus Hamburg. He is a literature critic, essayist, and author of several works on literarture and culture. 🎶 The Johannes Motschmann Trio uses an arsenal of original instruments from the 70s and 80s to create a sonic tapestry that ranges from atmospheric ambient sounds and drones to spherical violin passages and hard, polymetric rhythms and beat textures. The event is part of the #HamburgScienceSummit – an annual conference on the future of science and innovation in Europe. Get your ticket now! 25€/12,50€ https://lnkd.in/dTgDFzza #gesellschaftbessermachen #hamburgsciencesummit #Elbphilharmonie #future #Europe

🆕 Am 19. September 2024 findet der Hamburg Science Summit statt!   🔊 Technologische Souveränität Europas: Darüber diskutieren führende Köpfe aus Wissenschaft, Politik, Wirtschaft und NGOs.   ❓ Wie bleibt Europa in Schlüsselbereichen wie KI, Energie und Medizin wettbewerbsfähig? ❓ Wie steht es um den Forschungs- und Innovationsraum Europa? ❓ Ist ein technologisch souveränes Europa möglich?   😍 Mit dabei sind spannende Speakerinnen und Speaker wie Enrico Letta, Alena Buyx, Patrick Cramer (Max Planck Society), Dr. Myriam Mendila, Gerald Haug und Maria Cristina Russo.   🎶 Öffentlicher Höhepunkt: Gesprächskonzert „Europa im Umbruch – Tradition trifft Zukunft“ mit Nora Bossong, Rainer Moritz, Johannes Motschmann Trio. | 20 Uhr, Elbphilharmonie (Tickets im Elbphilharmonie-Shop)   🔊 Jetzt Programm anschauen und Livestream vormerken: 👉https://lnkd.in/dt8D6wkc   🤝 In Kooperation mit der Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke Hamburg (BWFGB).   📷 Basics09   #koerberstiftung #gesellschaftbessermachen #hamburgsciencesummit #europa #forschung #summit #innovation European Patent Office Young Academy of EuropeKörber European Science   --- EN 👇   🆕 The Hamburg Science Summit will take place on 19 September 2024!   🔊 Leading experts from science, politics, business and NGOs will discuss the future of science and innovation in Europe. This year's theme is Europe's technological sovereignty:   ❓ How does Europe remain competitive in key areas such as AI, energy and medicine? ❓ What is the state of Europe as a research and innovation area? ❓ Is a technologically sovereign Europe possible? 😍 We look forward to speakers such as Enrico Letta, Alena Buyx, Patrick Cramer (Max Planck Society), Dr. Myriam Mendila, Gerald Haug and Maria Cristina Russo.   🎶 Public highlight: Discussion and concert “Europe in transition – tradition meets future” with Nora Bossong, Rainer Moritz, Johannes Motschmann Trio. | 8 pm, Elbphilharmonie (tickets at the Elbphilharmonie shop)   🔊 View the programme and save the date for the livestream: 👉https://lnkd.in/dt8D6wkc   🤝 In cooperation with Hamburg's Ministry of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts.   📷 Basics09   #koerberstiftung #makingsocietybetter #europe #research #hamburgsciencesummit European Patent Office Young Academy of EuropeKörber European Science

How can Europe turn its scientific strengths into practical innovation? The #HamburgScienceSummit on 19 September will explore possible answers. Here's a preview: Plenary Table #5: Breakthrough and beyond: Cutting-edge research in Europe Peter Seeberger (Director, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Potsdam) Cordelia Schmid (Research Director, French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology) Nicola Spaldin (ETH Zurich) Helen Czerski (science writer) Despite concerns about Europe’s ability to innovate, European universities and research institutions continue to be recognised for their scientific excellence. But while Europe continues to attract bright minds and produce cutting-edge research and scientific breakthroughs, it is failing to translate its scientific potential into marketable innovations. In addition to financial and regulatory challenges, there are limited incentives for academics to collaborate with industry and vice versa. At the same time, there are promising examples of scientists adding significant value to Europe’s innovation space by contributing to R&D networks, co-developing products with companies or even launching their own start-ups. How can we maintain and enhance Europe's scientific excellence while strengthening our capacity to innovate? To learn more about the #HamburgScienceSummit, check out the full programme (link in our comment). #europeaninnovation #EUinnovation #europeanscience #technologicalsovereignty #hamburgsciencesummit #gesellschaftbessermachen

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina will be hosting a Roundtable on evidence-based policy at the #HamburgScienceSummit on 19 September 2024. Roundtable #4: Science and politics: The state of evidence-based policy in Europe Gerald Haug (President, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina) Jette Bredahl Jacobsen (Vice-Chair, European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change) David Mair (Head of Unit, EU Joint Research Centre) Paweł Rowiński (President, All European Academies ALLEA) 💡 With Europe facing significant challenges and yet nurturing the ambition to increase its competitiveness and sovereignty, the integration of scientific evidence into decision-making is critical. As problems become more complex and information more abundant, it is often hard to distinguish facts from disinformation, or evidence from mere opinion. This makes it demanding for scientific advisors to transfer insights from science into political and societal contexts. The roundtable, organized by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, will explore obstacles and best practices for producing, delivering, and taking up science-based advice. It will also delve into strategies for overcoming barriers to evidence-based policy and discuss how Europe can lead in grounding policies in robust scientific expertise. 🏔 The #HamburgScienceSummit is an annual conference that brings together scientists, policy-makers, business and think-tanks. Curious to learn more? Check out our website (link in our comment)! #research #europeanscience #policymaking #europeanunion #technologicalsovereignty #hamburgsciencesummit #gesellschaftbessermachen

Are breakthroughs in mRNA technology a template for R&I processes in Europe? Leading experts explore this question at the #HamburgScienceSummit: Plenary Table #4: The future of health: Medical breakthroughs made in Europe Iordanis (Danos) Arzimanoglou (former Program Manager Health and Biotechnology, European Innovation Council) Maria A. Blasco (Director, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre) Dr. Myriam Mendila (Chief Development Officer, CureVac N.V.) Vivienne Parry (Science journalist) Medical research is at a turning point. The COVID-19 crisis has shown that Europe is capable of efficient R&I processes, with the mRNA technology being the most prominent example. Part of the success story has been increased cross-sector collaboration between academics, medical companies, regulators, and financial incentives provided by government and private actors. At the same time, the crisis revealed barriers to innovation, such as poor availability and quality of health data, or problems in research and administrative infrastructures. This raises questions about the future of medical research in Europe: What breakthroughs can be expected from European medical researchers in the coming years? Is the COVID case a viable template for other R&I processes in Europe? And how can medical innovation contribute to Europe’s technological sovereignty without undermining global justice, particularly with regard to public health in the Global South? Please note: Anthony Hyman won't be able to join us at the panel. He will be repaced by Maria A. Blasco. The #HamburgScienceSummit is an annual conference that brings together scientists, policy-makers, business and think-tanks. Curious to learn more? Check out our website (link in our comment)! #euresearch #futurtech #technologicalsovereignty #publichealth #healthinnovation #hamburgsciencesummit #gesellschaftbessermachen