2024

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31JAN 2024
Research
Super code cracked: Central inflammation system discovered
Important mechanism for a wide range of different types of inflammation and autoimmune diseases The most common immune cells in our bodies that form the front line in the immune system’s defenses against infections are neutrophilic granulocytes. At the same time, neutrophils are also involved in a number of different inflammatory processes and autoimmune diseases. […]
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31JAN 2024
A cup with the President
A cup with the President – Episode 7: Prof. Dr. Ursula Roth
Stopping by the Institute of Practical Theology to meet Prof. Dr. Ursula Roth Each semester, FAU president Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger visits professors who have just recently joined FAU. At their respective institutes, he gets to know them better as they talk about their research and share what is important to them. This series brings […]
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31JAN 2024
Research
Reflections without mirroring
Physicists at MPL and FAU develop novel concept for detecting chiral molecules In contrast to conventional mirrors, light can be reflected on surfaces known as meta surfaces without changing its polarization. This has now been proven by physicists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL). This enables […]
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31JAN 2024
FAU news
FAU researchers participate in working groups on science diplomacy
Maria Rentetzi and Ralf Mitschke support the EU in questions concerning international and scientific relations The EU Commission has decided to launch EU science diplomacy working groups in order to develop a future European framework for shared science diplomacy. This framework is intended to give stakeholders in diplomacy and science a point of reference when […]
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26JAN 2024
Research
Cooperation promotes new findings
In science, the exchange of ideas and resources between researchers from different disciplines forms the foundation for progress and innovation. Cooperation not only increases efficiency, but also promotes new findings. This is why the FAU Profile Center Light.Matter.QuantumTechnologies (LMQ) supports several high-ranking projects between LMQ members and researchers at the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU) and the […]In science, the exchange of ideas and resources between researchers from different disciplines forms the foundation for progress and innovation. Cooperation not only increases efficiency, but also promotes new findings. This is why the FAU Profile Center Light.Matter.QuantumTechnologies (LMQ) supports several high-ranking projects between LMQ members and researchers at the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU) and the […]
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25JAN 2024
FAU news
A look back at the past year at FAU
Successes at FAU in 2023 In many ways, 2023 was a challenging year. In view of world politics, it was also a rather bleak year that once more showed us how fragile our peace, our life together in society and our prosperity are. However, it also showed us that all of us at universities have […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
A vision for green chemistry
3 questions for Bastian Etzold In 2023, Bastian Etzold received a distinguished professorship with 5 million euros of funding. As part of the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria, he will drive forward the development of Power to X technology at FAU. Prof. Etzold, what are you currently researching? My research focuses on various ways of manufacturing chemical […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
Talking, presenting arguments, debating
3 questions for Patricia Wiater Patricia Wiater is Chair of Public Law, Public International Law and Human Rights at FAU. She was awarded the Bavarian Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 2023 for her dedication and her teaching methods, which have a practical focus. Prof. Wiater, what are you currently researching? My current research is […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
Question your own thinking
3 questions for Nadine Hamilton Nadine Hamilton won the Bavarian Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 2023. The theologian is particularly keen to support students in all their diversity and encourage them to find their own position. What are you currently researching? I am researching a Christian understanding of the world that extends to all […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
The crucial role of catalysis
3 questions for Tanja Franken Tanja Franken has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant. With the funding amount of 1.8 million euros, chemist Franke hopes to drive forward her research into novel catalysts. Prof. Franken, what are you currently researching? My research focuses on novel catalysts that make processes more energy efficient and that facilitate […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
Nano switch in the brain
3 questions for Danijela Gregurec Danijela Gregurec designs nanomaterials that can be used to control neurons in the brain. She has been awarded a Pathfinder Open Grant from the EU worth one million euros in recognition of her creative research. Prof. Gregurec, what are you currently researching? I am developing functional nanomaterials that are capable […]
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22JAN 2024
3 questions
Understanding what is normal
3 questions for Bernhard Kainz Bernhard Kainz develops deep learning models for analyzing medical image data. He has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant worth two million euros for his research. Prof. Kainz, what are you currently researching? My research focuses on intelligent algorithms in health care, in particular on autonomous medical imaging. My aim […]
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