Science Year Freedom 05/02/2024 Blog: A Question of FreedomAs part of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research's “Science Year 2024 - Freedom”, we are asking our fellows and associates. The first question of freedom goes to Einstein Guest Researcher Vedat Demir: What does the restriction of freedom of press mean for everyday life and science?TipEinstein Foundation Award 04/26/2024 Dubious sources: investigating the dark side of large human DNA databasesDNA databases in human genetics often contain data of unknown origin, collected without donors’ consent. This isn't just a research issue. Join Einstein Foundation Award winner Yves Moreau on 29 May at re:publica as he explains why everyone should care, as the DNA privacy of each of us is at stake.PressEinstein Center Population Diversity 04/09/2024 Through the lens of the family: Einstein Center Population Diversity opened todayHow are societies changing as a result of immigration, aging, and new forms of work and social relationships? And what opportunities, but also challenges, arise from these changes? The new Einstein Center Population Diversity aims to answer these questions. It brings together researchers from various Berlin institutions to study demographic change through the lens of the family.ExperienceViewListenRead NewsResearch qualityRead 10/11/2023 Diversity in science: Brake or acceleration?Greater biodiversity enhances stability and robustness in ecosystems, species, and individuals. However, the question arises: do similar principles apply to the research ecosystem? In his essay, Ulrich Dirnagl provides answers.E&BKathrin Zippel 09/20/2023 Glass FencesScientists are much more than brains on sticks. They are as diverse as society. Sociologist Kathrin Zippel looks at how gender is dealt with in academia and how women are fenced off in global science networks. E&BElke Weber 08/21/2023 At boiling pointHomo sapiens’ are far from being a purely rational. Psychologist Elke Weber investigates how calculations, emotions, and social reasons play into human decision making. She uses the findings to design the decision architectures needed to face pressing challenges like climate change. FoundationPressEinstein Foundation Doctoral ProgramEinstein Center Early Disease InterceptionPietro MarabottiAndrew Sharott 08/03/2023 Einstein Foundation approves new research funding worth over 8 million EuroThe Executive Board of the Einstein Foundation Berlin approved more new structural funding for Berlin’s research landscape, including a new Einstein Center for Population Diversity and a preparation module for an Einstein Center for Early Disease Interception.NewsFoundation 08/02/2023 Einstein Foundation joins statement for Freedom and Autonomy of Science and Research in IsraelIn the light of years of close cooperation with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Einstein Foundation shares the concerns of the colleagues and friends in Israel and joins the statement of German research organisations. NewsEinstein Center Digital Future 06/22/2023 New Board of Directors at Einstein Center Digital FutureThe members will lead the ECDF into the second funding period “Next Generation". Offcially elected were Gesche Joost (UdK), Philipp Staab (HU), Tabea Flügge (Charité), Timm Teubner (TU), Andrea Cominola (TU), Michelle Christensen (TU), Laura Rothfritz (HU) und Christine Kurmeyer (Charité).PressClaire Cunningham 06/19/2023 Choreographer and performer Claire Cunningham to become Einstein ProfessorScottish choreographer and performer Claire Cunningham is to become the Einstein Professor of „Choreography, Dance and Disability Arts“ at the Inter-University Centre for Dance (HZT) from the winter semester 2023/24.PodcastBeate Kampmann 06/07/2023 The Global PhysicianAskDifferent #28 – Recent years have taught us that diseases can easily transcend national borders in today's interconnected world. How can we secure health on a global scale, especially when there are such stark disparities between different regions? Beate Kampmann is one of the leading researchers into childhood tuberculosis and vaccines, and Scientific Director of the Center for Global Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin. A physician with a wealth of international experience, Kampmann aims to tackle the idea of global health investments as a form of humanitarian aid and change the understanding of this vital field - especially by broadening the perspective of the Global North. In this thought-provoking episode of #askdifferent, Beate Kampmann explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities for Global Health and offers insights into how to foster progress by stressing the importance of its character as a collaborative networking activity.Research qualityEinstein Foundation AwardRead 05/30/2023 What is research quality?In our panel discussion, experts from various disciplines explored generic and specific dimensions and concepts of research quality in the social sciences, the humanities, and STM. Read the sumhttps://award.einsteinfoundation.de/what-is-research-quality-abstractmary here.NewsChris Sander 05/12/2023 Artificial intelligence predicts pancreatic cancer Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Copenhagen, led by Einstein BIH Visiting Fellow Chris Sander, were able to use artificial intelligence to identify people at the highest risk of pancreatic cancer up to three years before diagnosis.PodcastEinstein Foundation Award 02/22/2023 Inside a Baby's MindAskDifferent #27 – What is going on in babies' minds? What do they think and feel? Jessica Kosie and Martin Zettersten are not only looking for answers to these questions - they are cooperating with more than 200 scientists in 40 countries to define the fundamentals needed to establish research globally. The challenges they face are not easy to solve: Since babies are unable to speak, they cannot answer our questions directly. In this episode of #AskDifferent, the Einstein Foundation Award 2021 winners talk about finding ways around that obstacle, what we can learn from studying babies' attention, their gazes and preferences, and how parents and adults can benefit from that knowledge.PodcastRiccardo Urso 01/23/2023 Is there Life in Space?AskDifferent #26 – Are we alone in space? What could extraterrestrial life forms look it? And how do we find them? These questions are almost as old as mankind itself. Natural Scientist and former Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellow Riccardo Giovanni Urso tries to answer them every day. In this episode of #AskDifferent, he talks about his scientific journeys through space, basic ingredients for life, and why he would love to be onboard a mission to mars. previous 1234567891011 next