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At the end of March, Clara Froidevaux (A03) and Shanice Heidenreich (C04) worked together to prepare mouse brain slices using a vibratome (see image). These slices will provide valuable insights into the metastasis of melanoma to the brain. Shanice Heidenreich, C04

On March 21, 2025, the harmonization workshop on Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) brought together participants to explore MRE principles and applications. Hosted at ZMPT, the event featured both interactive discussions and hands-on sessions with advanced MRE equipment, fostering knowledge exchange among EBM consortium members.

Lab Shadowing: In early March, Michael Tranchina (A04) and Nina Reiter (B01, BRAINIACS) conducted collaborative experiments to examine the mechanical properties of aging organoids. Using a rheometer, they explored how necrosis and cellular diversity may impact organoid stability and stiffness.

On February 20th, the EBM group attended the Doctoral Researchers' Seminar organized by Jana Bachir Salvador (Project B03) and Ezgi Erterek (Project C02). The seminar took place in the newly established Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, providing an ideal setting for discussions on integrating physics, medicine, and neuroscience.

Exciting insights into research! During lab shadowing, B01 and B05 showcased how zebrafish larvae help study spinal cord regeneration. The goal: combining biological processes with computational models—an interdisciplinary approach advancing our understanding of tissue mechanics and regenerative medicine.

The 2nd EBM Update Meeting, held on January 31, 2025, at the Max-Planck-Zentrum in Erlangen, provided a dynamic platform for progress updates on research areas and cross-sectional projects. Researchers shared insights, discussed advancements, and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring future success in EBM initiatives.

The EBM team extends heartfelt congratulations to Frauke Wilm, a former researcher in subproject X02, on the successful defense of her dissertation entitled “Cross-Domain Generalization of Deep Learning-Based Image Analysis Algorithms in Histopathology,” held on January 23, 2025.

The second year of EBM brought significant progress, strengthened collaboration, and remarkable achievements in brain mechanics research. Highlights include dynamic events, innovative outreach, and growing support for young scientists. This report reflects our journey and hints at an exciting path ahead.

On December 17, Kristina Karandasheva (C03) and Lars Bischof (C05) led the Doctoral Researcher’s Seminar, where they shared the latest findings from their collaborative research.