Welcome to the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin
The Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin is conceived as a joint effort between the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), the Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) and the FAU University Hospital in Erlangen. The new scientific center aims to apply advanced methods from experimental physics and mathematics to basic biomedical research with an emphasis on the intercellular microenvironment.
Structure
On the MPL side, MPZPM will host one division and some of the activities of other MPL divisions who are engaged in biomedical research. The FAU will be represented by three Chairs in biophysics, biomathematics and medical physics. In addition, two independent research groups (equivalent to nontenure-track assistant professorship) will be financed by the Max Planck Society and the FAU University Hospital, while three other such groups will be hosted based on external funding.
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Partial demolition of the HuPfla starts
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MPZPM press team
To get in contact with our Communications & Marketing team feel free to make your request at: presse@mpzpm.de.
For further information about specific press enquiries or the latest press releases and pictures, please visit our Press Page.
Contact
Director
Prof. Dr. Jochen Guck
Please contact:
Ruth Knapheide (PA)
Staudtstraße 2
91058 Erlangen
Email: ruth.knapheide@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 501
Head of Infrastructure
Dr. Dorothe Burggraf
Please contact:
Lisa Spann (PA)
Staudtstraße 2
91058 Erlangen
Email: lisa.spann@mpl.mpg.de
Phone: +49 9131 7133 801
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MPL Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with the latest research of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light via our Newsletter.
Current issue: Newsletter No 15 - April 2020
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