ODD: Open Door Detector
The Open Door Detector (ODD) is a custom-built device developed by the E-Lab at the request of IMB’s directors. Its primary purpose is to maintain a safe and hygienic…
Electronics Laboratory (E-Lab)
The Electronics Laboratory (E-Lab) supports day-to-day scientific research at IMB by ensuring all technical equipment operates reliably. We also develop custom…
Molecular principles that regulate gene expression by liquid-liquid phase separation
The discovery that liquid-liquid phase separation and phase-separated condensates of proteins and nucleic acids…
Functional consequences of errors in mitosis
Proper division of the genomic material is fundamental for cell homeostasis. Although cells have developed a plethora of mechanisms to ensure error-free…
Skin immunology & immunotherapy of skin tumours
Within my research group, we work to pursue several aspects of cutaneous and general immunology research. Most of our projects are located in the…
Telomere biology & chromosomal inheritance
Our lab studies various aspects of chromosome biology ranging from the maintenance of chromosome ends by telomerase to the effects of hybridisation,…
IMB is headed by Christof Niehrs, who is the Founding and current Executive Director. Personal Assistant to Christof Niehrs Jutta Karn Phone: +49 (0) 6131-39-30736 Email
Welcome to IMB Administration! The Administration Team at IMB takes great pride in providing high-quality service and solution-orientated support to researchers at IMB. We are responsible for…
The nuclear actin cytoskeleton in genome stability Our research focuses on the poorly described and controversial functions of the actin cytoskeleton inside the nucleus, particularly in the context…
Chromatin biology & proteomics
Genome stability maintenance Maintenance of genome stability is essential for the prevention of cancer and premature aging. A complex network of proteins and…