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One Last Update Before Summer
Even microbes know that transitions matter, and this summer marks a big one for Microverse. Before we all scatter for field work, conferences, or well-earned holidays, here's one last roundup packed with news, reminders, and a first look at the exciting months ahead.
From the upcoming official opening of the Microverse Center Jena to the latest media highlights, publication reminders, funding opportunities, and events waiting for us after the summer break—there is plenty to discover.
So, grab a coffee (or a cold summer drink), take a few minutes to catch up, and enjoy this final newsletter before the summer pause. We wish you a relaxing break and look forward to continuing our journey together in the months ahead!
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Drone footage: University Communications
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Save the Date: Official Opening of the Microverse Center Jena – 5 October
Please save the date! On October 5, we will celebrate the official opening of the Microverse Center Jena.
The day will begin with "Microverse & Friends", where laboratories and research groups are invited to present their work and showcase the new research environment. Selected stations will also be featured during the afternoon programme, giving guests an opportunity to experience Microverse research firsthand.
The official inauguration starts at 3 pm and will bring together representatives from science, politics, and partner institutions to mark this important milestone for our community.
More details on the programme, participation, and registration will follow soon. We hope you will join us for this special day!
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Film shooting in the lab (Photo: Juliane Seeber)
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From Lab to Headlines
Our research continues to spark interest beyond the scientific community. Explore recent media coverage featuring discoveries, researchers, and initiatives from our Cluster of Excellence and see how our science is making its way from the lab into public conversations.
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Before You Hit "Submit": A Friendly Publication Reminder
With summer approaching, many manuscripts are being finalized, submitted, or accepted and conference season is just around the corner. We'd therefore like to send a quick reminder to everyone whose research has been supported by the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse".
If your work has received Microverse funding (e.g. personnel, consumables, publication support, or other financial contributions), please remember to:
- Acknowledge Microverse funding in your publications
Please include the following funding statement in all publications resulting wholly or partly from the funded work:
Funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) under Germany's Excellence Strategy – EXC 2051 – Project-ID 390713860.
- Follow the Cluster's Research Data Management (RDM) guidelines
All funded projects are expected to comply with the Microverse RDM requirements. Further information is available on the Microverse Intranet.
- Let us know about your publications
Has your paper been accepted? Are you presenting exciting results at an upcoming conference? We'd love to help increase the visibility of your research through press releases, social media, news stories, or other communication activities.
Simply get in touch with Juliane Seeber (juliane.seeber@uni-jena.de) as early as possible. We're always happy to support you.
Thank you for helping make Microverse-funded research visible, accessible, and impactful.
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Microverse submission from 2025: Microbial networks in focus; Authors: Anna Baborski, Anne Busch, Christoph Schaudinn.
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DFG Calendar 2027: Showcase Your Research Through Images
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is inviting all DFG-funded projects to participate in the DFG Calendar 2027 Photo Competition. This year's theme is "Dynamics", which can be interpreted broadly—from dynamic biological processes and scientific discoveries to innovative methods or visualizations.
In addition to photographs, illustrations, renderings, graphics, collages, and other visual formats are welcome. The twelve selected entries will be featured in the official DFG wall calendar, distributed to DFG committee members, staff, and partner institutions.
Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
Images should be submitted in landscape format (7,000 × 3,000 pixels, ideally 300 dpi) together with a short project and image description (approx. 1,000 characters).
Need support? If you would like advice on selecting a suitable image, editing a figure, or preparing your submission, feel free to contact Juliane Seeber, Science Communication Officer, at juliane.seeber@uni-jena.de. I'd be happy to help you identify compelling visuals and prepare a strong submission.
Let's show the beauty and diversity of Microverse research!
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Open Calls
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
- FLI Colloquium: Prof. Dr. Wendy Garrett
September 7, 2026 | 3 pm | Leibniz-FLI – Seminar Room "Nucleus", Beutenbergstr. 11, 07745 Jena
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- Falling Walls Lab
September 10, 2026 | 5 to 7 pm | Imaginata, Löbstedter Str. 67, 07749 Jena
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8th International Symposium "Image-based Systems Biology" (IbSB 2026)
September 17 to 18, 2026 | Leibniz-HKI, Beutenbergstr. 11A, 07745 Jena
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Tag der Forschungsförderung (Research Funding Day)
September 24, 2026 | University Main Building, Fürstengraben 1, 07743 Jena
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- Microverse Seminar: Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj
September 29, 2026 | 12.15 pm | Leibniz-HKI – Rosalind Franklin Lecture Hall, Building A1, Beutenbergstr. 11a, Jena
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- Jena RNA Club Symposium 2026
Septermber 30, 2026 | | 9 am to 4 pm | Microverse Center Jena, Rosalind-Franklin-Str. 5, 07745 Jena
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- Long Night of Sciences Jena
November 20, 2026 | from 6 pm
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More dates from the Microverse
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Selected Publications
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- Pereira CF, Ferrarini MG, Kaltenpoth M, Engl T. Probing metabolic integration in obligate, intracellular symbioses. Current Opinion in Insect Science. 2026:101541.
- Staack M, Haufschild T, Hammer J, Kallscheuer N, Kumar G, Jogler C. Three strains isolated from Northern Germany constitute the novel genera Njordella and Rania in the family Pirellulaceae. Scientific Reports. 2026;16(1).
- Enghardt M-L, Winterfeld A, Pahlow S, Silge A, Popp J. From bulk samples to single cells: measurement strategies in Raman-based antibiotic susceptibility testing. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 2026.
- Sbei SA, Boto ST, Krüger T, Papenfort K, Westermann M, Jost A, et al. Microbial Electrosynthesis Reshapes Energy Metabolism and Physiology in Clostridium ljungdahlii. Microbial Biotechnology. 2026;19(6).
- Sonnberger J, Böhm E, Tomás-Morales JA, Lange T, Bagola K, Denner L, et al. Transdifferentiated BLaER1 cells as a genetically-tractable model to study the interaction of pathogenic fungi with macrophages. Disease Models & Mechanisms. 2026.
- Debbeler JP, Streiber M, Ghazi SF-E, Hiller H, Press AT, Schubert US, et al. Targeting and traceability of DY635-functionalized lipids for cholesterol-free, hepatocyte-directed lipid nanoparticles. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 2026:127106.
- Potratz P, Häder A, Kursawe L, Kikhney J, Gaßler N, Lauf T, et al. The human lung microbiome progressively diminishes in the distal alveolar regions. npj Biofilms and Microbiomes. 2026;12(1).
- Hengoju S, Martin K, Scherlach K, Roth M, Rosenbaum MA. Multiplexing antibiotic screening assay in droplet microfluidics. Scientific Reports. 2026;16(1).
- Vivas W, Weis S. Guardian of two galaxies: Senescence-associated immune cells control disease tolerance and aging. Immunity. 2026;59(6):1481-3.
- Weerasinghe H, Tulyaprawat O, Stölting H, Sonnberger J, Mobbs B, Nickson J, et al. Infection-induced glucose starvation triggers NINJ1-dependent macrophage lysis and Candida escape. Nature Communications. 2026.
- Wickel J, Ceanga M, Vlad B, Stackelberg NV, Tochoedo NR, Schulz D, et al. Therapeutic effect of T-cell engager in two patients with autoimmune neuropathy. Nature Communications. 2026;17(1).
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