Lecture with Dr. Raymundo Báez Mendoza
On Monday, September 21st, 2026, Dr. Raymundo Báez Mendoza (German Primate Center and Leibniz Center for Primate Research Göttingen) will be a guest in our CRC Lecture Series. When: Monday, September 21st, 2026 / 2:30 pm Where: DZNE, room 121 Title: Prefrontal mechanisms for social behavior Guests are very welcome.
5th Magdeburg Dementia Day: Information, Prevention and Exchange
On 26 September 2026, the 5th Magdeburg Dementia Day will take place. The University Clinic for Neurology, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Magdeburg Dementia Network invite people living with dementia, family members, healthcare professionals and anyone interested to join an informative day dedicated to the topic of dementia. The program will […]
Four Postdoc Positions to Advance the CRC’s Research Agenda
As part of the CRC 1436, four postdoctoral researchers are being sought who will closely align their research during their postdoctoral phase with the CRC’s thematic focus. Through these positions, the CRC aims to strengthen and further develop the support and career development of early-career researchers while fostering research closely connected to the CRC’s overall […]
Personalized Strategies for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
How can we maintain and strengthen our brain health in the long term and reduce the risk of dementia? Scientific studies show that lifestyle changes and environmental factors can play an important role in dementia prevention. Effective prevention requires strategies that are tailored to each individual’s needs and personal risk factors. This is where the European research project […]
Magdeburg Company Relay Race 2026
On 2 July 2026, this year’s Magdeburg Company Relay Race (5 × 3 km) took place at Elbauenpark under ideal running conditions, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures of around 25 °C. The team “OVGU – Speedy Synapses” once again demonstrated the strong sporting spirit within SFB 1436. After finishing third overall last year, the […]
FSN Interview with Lorena Morton: Four Questions for an Early-Career Scientist
The Female Scientist Network (FSN) continues its interview series “4 Short Questions to …”, featuring successful scientists and highlighting both academic careers and alternative career paths beyond academia. In the second interview, Dr. Lorena Morton, physician and neuroscientist at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, talks about her scientific career and current research. Her work focuses on the interplay […]
Mobility and Meditation for a Healthy Brain
What can we do to keep our brain healthy, fit and functioning well for as long as possible? Physical activity, meditation and a healthy lifestyle are increasingly recognized as important factors in maintaining brain health. But what does the research actually tell us about their impact – and what does this mean for healthy ageing? […]
Memories: How Reliable Is Our Memory?
We rely on our memories every day – but the brain does not store our experiences like a data storage device. Instead, memories are reconstructed each time we recall them, which means they can change over time. In the interview, neurologist Prof. Dr. Emrah Düzel explains how memories are formed in the brain, how emotions […]
Dancing as a Means of Dementia Prevention
CRC spokesperson Emrah Düzel comments on the latest study findings on dementia prevention, in which participants in Latin America took part in regular dance sessions over two years. In an interview with Tom Kattwinkel of DIE ZEIT, he explains why clinics may need to expand their preventive care programs in the future to include physical […]
Magdeburg Neurology Symposium – Register Now
On 5 September 2026, the Magdeburg Neurology Symposium will take place at the Hyparschale Magdeburg. The symposium offers an opportunity to learn about the latest clinical and scientific developments in neurology, with topics including migraine, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke. Find all details about the symposium here.