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Congratulations to Daniel Wehner on winning the Hilde Mangold Science Prize! As a research group leader at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Wehner's groundbreaking work in neuroregeneration has earned him this prestigious award. His research on scar formation and nerve regeneration in zebrafish versus mammals has made significant strides in understanding spinal cord injury recovery. The award was presented at the 25th Meeting of the German Society for Developmental Biology in Osnabrück.

On June 19th, Prof. Katharina Breininger and Frauke Wilm invited EBM members to an introductory workshop on Deep Learning. Participants learned about neural networks and trained their own models in a hands-on session. Frauke Wilm concluded by highlighting the benefits of AI in medical data analysis.

On June 11, the EBM projects X03 and A03 showcased their research during an engaging seminar attended by (post)doctoral researchers and guests. Markus Lorke presented on hydrogels for brain tissue-like matrices. After a coffee break, Clara Froidevaux discussed brain organoids and future plans. The seminar concluded with a lively discussion.

On July 4, Prof. Silvia Budday and her team hosted an EBM Harmonization Workshop on mechanical testing of brain tissue. Participants learned to use constitutive models for simulations, experienced brain tissue stiffness, and conducted lab tests. Discussions inspired ideas for future research challenges.

On March 20, 2024, the 5th EBM Harmonisation Workshop took place, where twelve participants of the EBM Integrated Research Training Group recently delved into the intricate processes underlying early brain development during an immersive workshop.

We are very pleased to announce the induction of Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes his pioneering contributions to bioengineering and highlights his impact on regenerative medicine, drug delivery and 3D bioprinting. Prof. Boccaccini's election, which highlights his outstanding achievements, took place during the AIMBE Annual Event in Arlington, VA, USA, on March 25, 2024.

Tauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Zellmechanik und -differenzierung mit Shanice Heidenreich (C04) und Michael Tranchina (A04) vom Institut für Biochemie. Entdecke, wie Hydrogele mit einstellbarer Steifigkeit unser Verständnis von zellulärem Verhalten voranbringen.

The Consortium on Exploring Brain Mechanics met on February 9 at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, to provide a comprehensive progress update on all ongoing projects within its purview.

On January 19, Erica Cecchini (A02) and Soheil Firooz (C01) hosted the first Doctoral Researchers’ Seminar in 2024 at the Institute of Applied Mechanics.

At the beginning of 2023, after approval by the DFG in November 2022, the CRC 1540 "Exploring Brain Mechanics" officially started. This report covers the very successful first year and presents the results of the joint research and interactions. Get ready for the exciting research in EBM.