14.11.2024 | Podcast

Lara Teruel Enrico

Episode 8: Futuristic, living contact lenses In this episode, we sit down with Lara Teruel, a PhD student breaking new ground in contact lens technology. Lara shares her journey into developing a futuristic living contact lens that could revolutionize eye-care in the future. To illustrate this potential breakthrough, we start the episode with a skit […]

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12.11.2024 | News

Doctoral Network supports development of synthetic models for immune research

On November 1, the EU-funded doctoral network ‘ComeInCell’ (Condensates at Membrane Scaffolds – Integrated Systems as Synthetic Cell Compartments) was launched, which supports early-career researchers in biomedicine and biotechnology. From INM, Dr. Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno-Materials research group at INM, is involved in the project. Together with a doctoral student, he will conduct […]

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23.10.2024 | News

innovate! Academy supports INM scientists

Gerardo Asensio Martín and Oskar Staufer participated in the competitive selection process of the innovate! Academy for applied research, supported by the Joachim Herz Foundation. The two INM scientists are among seven awardees who convinced the jury with their scientific excellence and the transfer potential of their research projects. Since October 1, 2024, they have […]

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16.10.2024 | News

INM Career Day

INM recently organized a Career Day to help PhD students and postdoctoral researchers plan their future careers. The event various speakers from academia, industry, and science management, offering insights into various professional options. Participants engaged in lively discussions, gaining practical advice and personal anecdotes from professionals at different stages of their careers. During breaks, attendees took the opportunity […]

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14.10.2024 | Allgemein

Technology Transfer Strategy Workshop

INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials recently organized a series of workshops aimed at revising and improving our technology transfer strategy. These workshops served to create a deeper understanding of the technology transfer process and our mission to further drive impactful and sustainable innovation through materials science. The two-day workshops were attended by INM […]

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01.10.2024 | News

Research on Living Therapeutic Materials Continues: Saarland Remains a Beacon in Biomedical Science

Good news for biomedical research in Saarland: The Leibniz ScienceCampus (LSC) “Living Therapeutic Materials” is entering its second funding phase after four years of successful research. The Leibniz Institute for New Materials (INM), Saarland University (UdS), and the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) are starting the next phase of the Leibniz ScienceCampus on […]

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26.09.2024 | News

Inspired by nature- Light-controlled bio-based OptoAssays can diagnose diseases more easily and cost-effectively

From Velcro to solar cells, many technological innovations have been inspired by nature. In medical diagnostics, researchers also draw inspiration from biological principles. A research team from the University of Freiburg and the INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken has developed testing methods in which simple LEDs could replace complex mechanical pumps. […]

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24.09.2024 | Podcast

Marcus Koch

Episode 7: Physical analytics of unusual objects In this episode of the Material Minds podcast, Marcus Koch, Head of the Physical Analytics Core Facility at INM, discusses the power of advanced analytical techniques in materials science. Marcus shares captivating stories about using electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy to study a wide range of unusual samples—from […]

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30.08.2024 | News

Latest publications July-August 2024

The current publication list of INM is released online: More information: Contact:

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08.07.2024 | Allgemein

INM Day

On July 5, 2024, the INM celebrated its annual summer party. Many employees and their families came together to celebrate the institute’s joint successes and strengthen team spirit. The day began with a “Saarland miners’ breakfast” in the best weather on the INM forecourt, so that all employees could start the day refreshed. After breakfast, […]

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16.05.2024 | Allgemein

INM band provides musical entertainment at the Leibniz Spring Reception

At this year’s Leibniz Association Spring Reception in the Atrium of the Leibniz Head Office in Berlin, the INM Band provided the musical backdrop for the event. The INM band trio consisting of Johannes Berrar, Reiner Reiber and Günter Weber contributed to making the event a successful experience with their musical performances. The reception, which […]

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26.04.2024 | News

Latest publications March-April 2024

The current publication list of INM is released online: Contact: NTNM Library

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