Latest news about signalling science and CIBSS scientists
Mitochondria detect stress earlier than previously thought
A research team from the Universities of Freiburg and Heidelberg has discovered a new warning system for oxidative stress in the ‘powerhouses of the cell’. The alarm is triggered by a modification of two enzymes. These new findings could contribute to a better understanding of age-related diseases. The results of the study have been published in the journal Molecular Cell.
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Inclusive leadership: Diversity as a key to success at the University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg is committed to fostering a university culture that is equitable, inclusive and sensitive to issues of discrimination. Inclusive leadership that addresses aspects of diversity plays a key role in this. The University has therefore enshrined the promotion of diversity in its leadership guidelines.
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Dies Universitatis: Cross-Border Cooperation in Times of Global Crises
At the Dies Universitatis 2026, the University celebrated the ten-year anniversary of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) ‘Eucor – The European Campus’.
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Alexander von Humboldt professorship for Simon Elsässer – “You can think of it as a kind of cellular memory”
Prof. Dr Simon Elsässer will be awarded one of this year’s Alexander von Humboldt Professorships in Berlin on 12 May 2026. He took up this post in October 2025 as Professor of Synthetic Biology at the University of Freiburg.
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“Positions, please!”
Understanding the distinct roles of BET proteins could unlock a more targeted approach to cancer therapy.
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First steps towards cell therapy for brain disorders
Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence CIBSS in Freiburg have found a way to selectively replace defective immune cells in the blood vessels of the brain using an animal model. This is an important first step towards cell therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. The findings were recently published in the journal Nature Immunology.
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Asifa Akhtar honored with Baden-Württemberg’s Order of Merit
The CIBSS researcher and Max Planck Director in Freiburg receives the highest honor from the state of Baden-Württemberg.
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The brain's immune system works in a simpler way than previously thought
Researchers at the University of Freiburg identify common patterns of immune defense in human brain tissue and in a mouse model / Analyses reveal where immune cells are active in diseases / A foundation for future therapies
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A molecular 'gatekeeper' in plants opens the door for beneficial microbes
CIBSS researchers at the University of Freiburg are part of an international team that sheds light on a crucial step in the initiation of the symbiosis between plants and soil bacteria.
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State Research Prize 2026 for Freiburg cancer researcher
Prof. Dr. Robert Zeiser from the Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg has been awarded the 2026 Landesforschungspreis (State Research Prize), worth 100,000 euros. His research into stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy is improving the treatment of cancer patients worldwide.
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