Nicolas´lab is interested in the strategies that cells use to control gene expression levels and variability during differentiation.

Boyan's team deciphers the genetic and epigenetic blueprints of brain development and evolution, thereby unravelling new paradigms at the interplay of transcription factors, chromatin topology and the control of gene expression in vivo.

Celia's team applies single-cell approaches to interrogate molecular features as predictor of molecular age. The assessment of intra-organ cell-to-cell variability will instruct precision diagnostics and personalized treatments.

Matthias' team advances the microfluidic organ-on-chip technology to characterize biomolecules and their functional interactions on the single cell level and in the context of whole organs. 

Oliver's team combines targeted probe development and novel imaging setups to rapidly translate the technological advantages of SWIR into new imaging capabilities for both preclinical- and therapeutic applications.

Jian’s team synthesizes novel classes of nanomaterials with unique chemical and optical properties. We aim to apply these materials towards the development of unconventional approaches to biological imaging and sensing.

Marion’s team explores the diversity of actin structures involved in cell invasion and contractility using cryo-electron tomography. Her group aims to elucidate the structural principles governing actin functions across scales, and to provide an integrated view of the mechanisms of force generation by actin networks in cells. 

Janna’s group is an interdisciplinary team of biologists and engineers investigating the structure-function relationships of the human airways and other tissues involved in fluid transport. 

Na Cai’s research group focuses on understanding the etiology of neuropsychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). 

Paolo’s research group focuses on the development and application of machine learning and statistical approaches to advance our understanding of complex trait and disease biology.

Bastian's research group analyses complex biomedical data sets using multi-scale methods based on topological concepts.

Lara Urban’s research group focuses on the application of Molecular Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of planetary health, with a particular interest in the impact of environmental changes on human health.