Events
DNA als Barcode für die Medikamentenentwicklung
June 20, 2012
Dresdner Seniorenakademie - Wissenschaft und Kunst
Robert Wieduwild talks about the topic:
"DNA als Barcode für die Medikamentenentwicklung"
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Location: DFG Research Center for Regenerative Therapies, Fetscherstraße 105, 01307 Dresden
Um neue chemische Medikamente zu entwickeln, sind erhebliche finanzielle und personelle Aufwendungen nötig. Große Bibliotheken von Chemikalien müssen in großer Menge hergestellt sowie einzeln nacheinander getestet werden. Dies stellt für die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente ein Hindernis dar. Eine Lösung ist die Verknüpfung der Chemikalien mit einem Barcode aus DNA, um die Chemikalien alle auf einmal testen zu können. Damit ist es einer Person möglich, Medikamente zu entwickeln, wofür vorher eine ganze Firma notwendig war.
Da geht uns ein Licht auf!
June 20, 2012
Dresdner Seniorenakademie - Wissenschaft und Kunst
Dr. Hella Hartmann und Dr. Ruth Hans talk about the topic:
"Da geht uns ein Licht auf!"
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Location: DFG Research Center for Regenerative Therapies, Fetscherstraße 105, 01307 Dresden
Forscher aller Fachbereiche der Naturwissenschaften, von der Biologie bis hin zur Nanotechnologie, benötigen Instrumente mit einer hohen räumlichen Auflösung, um auch kleinste Strukturen erforschen zu können. Um mikroskopisch kleine Objekte ins rechte Licht zu rücken, sind fundierte Grundlagen über die Natur des Lichts, Mikroskope, Beleuchtungstechniken, Färbungen und Kontrastverfahren von großer Bedeutung. Mitarbeiter der lichtmikroskopischen Abteilung werden in diesem Vortrag unter anderem auch mit kleinen Experimenten auf einige dieser Grundlagen eingehen. Es sollte dann ganz einfach sein, Ihren Enkeln Fragen zu beantworten wie: „Warum ist der Himmel blau?“ oder „Warum bekommen wir einen Sonnenbrand?“.
First try – then study
July 24, 2012
On the occasion of the Summer University 2012, the TU Dresden arranges another four project weeks in mathematics, computer sciences, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) disciplines themes “First try – then study”. Students of the classes 10 to 13 can take part in one project week at a time from 23/07/2012 to 17/08/2012.
The flyer for the Summer University 2012 is available
Two events with tours will also take place in the CRTD and BIOTEC.
Date: July 24, 2012
Time: 2:30 - 4:00pm
Location: DFG Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden - Cluster of Excellence, Fetscherstraße 105, 01307 Dresden
First try – then study
July 31, 2012
On the occasion of the Summer University 2012, the TU Dresden arranges another four project weeks in mathematics, computer sciences, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) disciplines themes “First try – then study”. Students of the classes 10 to 13 can take part in one project week at a time from 23/07/2012 to 17/08/2012.
The flyer for the Summer University 2012 is available
Two events with tours will also take place in the CRTD and BIOTEC.
Date: July 31, 2012
Time: 2:30 - 4:00pm
Location: DFG Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden - Cluster of Excellence, Fetscherstraße 105, 01307 Dresden
Seminars from CRTD
BIOTEC Green Seminar
Event date: 04/20/12 11:00 to 12:00
Location: CRTD, lecture Hall 1
Host: Michael Brand
The aim of the Kröger group is to understand the mechanism of silica biomineralization in diatoms by identifying and characterizing the biomolecules involved in this process, investigating their self-assembly properties, and analyzing their silica formation properties in vitro. This biochemical approach builds on previous research that has led to the identification of the first biomolecules involved in diatom silica formation, termed silaffins, silacidins and long-chain polyamines. In collaboration with the groups of Ginger Armbrust (University of Washington, Seattle) and Thomas Mock (University of East Anglia, U.K.) the Kröger group is involved in diatom genome projects, and utilizes bioinformatics approaches to identify new biomineralization proteins in diatom genomes.
CRTD External Seminar
Event date: 04/10/12 14:00 to 15:00
Location: CRTD, Lecture Hall 1
Host: Michael Brand
Damage to the mammalian central nervous system often leads to persistent functional deficits. One important cause why these deficits become permanent is the establishment of a scar that forms locally at lesions, blocking regeneration. Investigating the origin of scar contributing cells following spinal cord injury, we identified a specific subpopulation of pericytes (perivascular cells of the microvasculature) as the main source of stromal scar tissue. Pericyte-derived stromal scar tissue formation is crucial for the re-establishment of tissue integrity after injury but constitutes the long-term persistent scar. Presently we are studying the general aspects of pericyte-derived scarring in the CNS and its role for regeneration.
Talk: Laser Microdissection
Event date: 04/04/12 13:00 to 14:00
Location: CRTD, seminar room 1, 2nd floor west
Host: Light Microscopy Facility
Currently laser microdissection is not available within the Biopolis campus. Here we announce a talk about it!
Further information you can find
The hands on demo will follow about two weeks later allowing tests with your own sample.
CRTD External Seminar
Event date: 02/17/12 11:00 to 12:00
Location: CRTD
Host: Axel Roers
Our group is interested in B cell differentiation in the germinal center reaction and the generation and function of human memory B cells. Another main research interest is the pathogenesis of Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other B cell lymphomas. We also study the role of viruses in B cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
BIOTEC Green Seminar with Dr. Stephane Angers
Event date: 12/02/11 11:00 to 12:00
Location: CRTD
Host: Gilbert Weidinger
In multicellular organisms the Wnt family of secreted proteins control various cellular properties such as cell proliferation, cell migration, cell polarity and cell fate determination. These processes are critical during development and in adults for tissue homeostasis. In humans, mutations or deregulation of proteins participating in Wnt signal transduction are commonly found in cancer and other diseases. A fundamental understanding of how cells respond to Wnt proteins is thus essential for the detection and treatment of these diseases.
My laboratory is identifying novel proteins implicated in Wnt signalling and is characterizing their function and mechanisms of action. In this seminar, I will present two recent examples of our work characterizing novel proteins acting in beta-catenin-independent Wnt signalling during development and breast cancer progression.
CRTD External Seminar with Dr. Leonid Ionov
Event date: 02/03/12 11:00 to 12:00
Location: CRTD
Host: Stefan Diez
The self-folding films are novel class of bioinspired materials, which mimic movement mechanisms of plants and are able to spontaneously fold and form complex 3D structures. The self-folding films consist of two polymers with different properties. As a result of its non-equal swelling of polymers, the film bends and forms tubes, capsules or more complex structures. Similar to ORIGAMI, the self-folding films provide unique possibility for straightforward fabrication of complex 3D constructs with cavities as well as with structured inner and outer walls that cannot be that easy achieved using currently available technologies. Self-folding films are particular promising for encapsulation and release of cells as well as for design of porous scaffolds.
