Gene Regulation in Evolution: From Molecular to Extended Phenotypes (GenEvo)
Different species and even different individuals within the same species often exhibit variability in their…
IPP reference letter
Dear colleague applicants to the International PhD Programme Mainz filled in our registration form and stated the names and email addresses of the referees they nominated. Our…
What the IPPro Offers
As a postdoc at IMB, you will work in one of over 20 research groups participating in the programme. You will have access to modern research facilities and receive a broad…
How to become a postdoc at IMB
IMB is always on the lookout for exceptionally bright and ambitious postdocs who are eager to face the challenges of working at the forefront of science in an…
IPP Research Topics
The IPP includes groups at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) and the University Medical Center Mainz (UMC) . Below you can find an…
Ageing & Disease
Age-associated diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases) are some of the biggest killers facing modern society. The primary cause of ageing is loss…
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Bioinformatics is a powerful tool that allows us to simultaneously analyse large numbers of genes, proteins, or cells. Using computational biology approaches…
DNA Repair & Genome Stability
DNA is frequently damaged by exposure to UV radiation, oxidative stress and mutagenic chemicals. If DNA damage accumulates, it can lead to cell death or even cancer.…
Epigenetics & Nuclear Dynamics
Epigenetic regulation allows genes to be activated or shut down without changing the DNA sequence. This enables different cells with the same genome to express…