Expanding International Top-level Neuroscience Research
Through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Iowa and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, the university is further expanding its international partnerships in the neurosciences. This agreement lays the foundation for deeper collaboration in research, teaching, and academic training. A detailed report from the OVGU Press Office on this topic is available here.
Thomas Nickl-Jockschat in the WDR 5 Quarks podcast – Science and More
In the WDR 5 series “Quarks – Wissenschaft und mehr” from March 16, 2026, CRC 1436 project leader Thomas Nickl-Jockschat talks about “forgetting” and why it is so important that we do not retain all information indefinitely. The episode is titled “Ketamine – Parking – Doping” and can be accessed here. Enjoy listening.
Maintaining and regaining episodic memory in Alzheimer disease: a circuit-based perspective
We are happy to share some exciting news! A fantastic new review of the CRC 1436, titled “Maintaining and regaining episodic memory in Alzheimer disease: a circuit-based perspective”, authored by Emrah and Michael, has just been published in Nature Reviews Neurology and is now online. This outstanding article provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of […]
This is what a SuperAger looks like
In the latest issue of Bild der Frau, SuperAger Willy Bartz explains why he’s still in great shape at 91.
Insights into the Research of the CRC 1436 on dasGehirn.info
In December, the science portal dasGehirn.info visited the Collaborative Research Center – CRC 1436. The visit has now resulted in three fascinating articles that provide insights into the work of our researchers and highlight current research on healthy brain aging. The Healthy Aging Brain – What Makes “SuperAgers” Special? In the article “The Healthy Aging […]
Invitation to guest lecture
The Collaborative Research Center 1436 invites you to another guest lecture at the DZNE, Building 64, Room 121. As part of the External Speaker Series, Professor Til Ole Bergmann from Mainz will be our guest on March 16, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The title of his lecture is: Transcranial Ultrasonic Stimulation (TUS) for non-invasive deep […]
Invitation to the 1st Magdeburg Digital Health Symposium
The Institute for Medical Data Science, headed by Professor Varghese, invites you to the 1st Magdeburg Digital Health Symposium on June 19, 2026. In Lecture Hall 7 on the UMMD campus, interested parties can expect a program on current topics in digital health, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics in medical research, as well as new solutions […]
20-26.05.2026 – FAM-Conference in Magdeburg
Interested parties can register for the 7th FAM Conference in Magdeburg until end of March. The international Functional Architecture of Memory (FAM) conference will take place from May 20 to 26, 2026, at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology, and will once again bring together researchers from around the world to discuss current findings and key […]
Lecture with Professor Til Ole Bergmann
On Monday, March 16th, 2026, Professor Til Ole Bergmann (Neuroimaging Center (NIC), Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN), Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany / Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR), Mainz, Germany) will be a guest in our CRC Lecture Series. When: Monday, March 16th, 2026 / 2:30 pm Where: DZNE, room 121 Title: […]
Save-the-date – Tomorrow Lab 2026
On June 6, 2026, Magdeburg will once again host the science festival Tomorrow Labs 2026: Experience Science. Shape the Future. Numerous Magdeburg-based research institutions, start-ups, and initiatives will present themselves, their work, and exciting topics related to technology, the environment, health, and society.