curAMeet 2026 – Third Cluster Conference
curATime partners from science, industry, and clinical practice will gather in Mainz.
Innovations in cardiovascular research, AI-driven biomarker development, and translational approaches.
News and Events
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curATalk Nicola Ternette - 16.06.2025
Venturing into the unknown: How non-canonical open reading frames expand cancer immune visibility
16.06.2025, 2 - 3 pm
Prof. Dr. Nicola Ternette
Professor of Antigen Discovery, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, UK
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curATalk Craig Morrell - 06.06.2025
Platelets and Megakaryocytes at the Immune Interface
06.06.2025, 14 -15:00 Uhr
Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Rochester, USA
The seminar will be held on-site at University Medical Center Mainz, Building 708.
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curATalk Carolin Lerchenmüller - 15.05.2025
From Cardioprotection to Gender Medicine
15.05.2025, 17 - 18:00
Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Lerchenmüller
Professor of Gender Medicine, Head of the Chair of Gender Medicine, University of Zurich
The seminar will be held on-site at University Medical Center Mainz, Building 708.
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curATalk Marc Lerchenmüller - 15.05.2025
Bridging Discovery and Impact: The Role of the Science of Science in Advancing Translational Research
15.05.2025, 17 - 18:00 Uhr
Prof. Dr. med. Marc Lerchenmüller
Assistant Professor of Technological Innovation and Management, University of Mannheim
The seminar will be held on-site at University Medical Center Mainz, Building 708.
Events
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February 2026
curAMeet 2026 – Third Cluster Conference
curATime partners from science, industry, and clinical practice will gather in Mainz.
Innovations in cardiovascular research, AI-driven biomarker development, and translational approaches. More information coming soon – stay tuned!
24.02.2026
Universitätsmedizin Mainz
Our confirmed speakers
Prof. Joost Sluijter – UMC Utrecht
Prof. Fu Siong Ng – Imperial College London
Prof. Klaus Ley - Augusta University
Prof. Aimo Kannt – ProxiDrugs
Dr. Philipp Busch – Mind Games GmbH
Join us for a day of inspiring talks and networking opportunities!
We look forward to welcoming you.
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February 2026
curATime Career Day 2026
curATime invites early-career researchers to the second Career Day in Mainz.
The event offers interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and insights into diverse career paths in science, industry, and beyond. More details coming soon – stay tuned!
23.02.2026
Universitätsmedizin Mainz
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January 2026
curAEducate Workshop
Night Science and Creativity: Where Do Good Research Questions Come From?
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of the significance of creativity in research and practical tools to enhance this.
16.01.2026
Campus of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Room tbd
Discover the concept of Night Science — the creative and exploratory side of discovery, as described by Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher. While Day Science focuses on structured methods and testing of hypotheses, Night Science sheds light on how ideas and questions are born. The workshop covers presentations, exercises and group discussion designed to help you to:
Explore how creativity drives scientific innovation
Learn strategies to generate and refine research questions
Discover ways to integrate creative thinking into everyday academic life
Trainer: Prof. Dr. Martin G. Bleichner
Martin is Professor for Translational Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg. He tries to understand sound perception in everyday life and the negative consequences of annoying sounds on our well-being. Besides his research, he gives engaging workshops on the topic of Night Science driven by his belief that creativity and unconventional thinking are essential ingredients for a successful research journey.
When: 16.01.2026, 9.00h – 16.00h
Where: Campus of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Room tbd
Target Group: Researchers of any career stage; open to all disciplines
Language: English
Registrierung: email [javascript protected email address]
Please provide your full affiliation when registering.
Recent Events
curAMento interim meeting 2025
Archive
curAMento-interim event: Exchange, inspiration, and fresh perspectives
On June 18, 2025, the curAMento interim event took place – a significant milestone in the mentoring program of the curATime future cluster, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). For a year now, we have been accompanying six committed mentees on their individual paths and supporting them in their personal and professional development.
A special highlight of the meeting was the Q&A session with Felicitas Müller, Philipp Wild, and Özlem Türeci. In an open and inspiring exchange, they provided insights into their career paths and answered questions on topics such as career planning, dealing with challenges, and personal development.
Their personal anecdotes made it clear that career paths rarely run in a straight line. Opportunities often arise through detours—and it is always possible to strike out in new directions. These perspectives were not only motivating but also encouraging for our mentees.
We would like to thank all mentors, guests, and participants for the inspiring atmosphere and valuable exchange. We look forward to continuing to accompany our mentees on their journey.
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