CMMC NEW GENE
We are a PhD student initiative dedicated to fostering interaction and exchange among the diverse research groups within the CMMC. Our mission is to create opportunities for PhD students and Postdocs to connect, collaborate, and share their research in a supportive environment.
Our events highlight the ongoing research projects across different groups, offering insight into the innovative work happening at the CMMC. Additionally, we feature “out of the box” presentations on fun and engaging topics, encouraging creativity and fresh perspectives outside of the usual academic focus.
We are organising regular events that usually take place on the last Thursday of the month. The events should provide a relaxed and informal platform for networking, where you can connect with fellow researchers, exchange ideas, chit-chat and build valuable relationships. To make it even more fun, we are be providing food and drinks after the seminar talks.
Whether you are newly starting at CMMC or an old colleague, everyone is welcome to join our events. We believe that by coming together, we can create a stronger, more connected community.
CMMC NEW GENE - Research insight
Mysterious Scientific Talk
Research insight: Isabelle Schulte-Herbrüggen (AG Emma Fenech)
“Understanding the regulation of endoplasmic reticulum-plasma membrane contact sites in yeast”
Afterwards Murder Mystery Case
October 31, 5.00 p.m., CMMC seminar room (ground floor)
Do you have a detective’s intuition? A talent for connecting clues? A deep-seated curiosity about who-dun-it? Then you’re in luck — we’re hosting a Murder Mystery Game Night, and you are the suspect-solving hero we need. It encourages teamwork, communication, and creative thinking. Plus, there’s nothing quite like that “Aha!” moment when everything comes together.
Looking forward to seeing you there for a relaxed evening of science, laughs, and a little friendly fun.
CMMC NEW GENE Research insight
Scientific Talk
Research insight: Lokapriya Dasarathan (AG Hänsel-Hertsch)
“Helicase-Mediated Regulation of Myc-G-Quadruplex Interaction in Pluripotency and Drug-Tolerant Persister cells”
Afterwards “Fishbowl” and food and beverages (in the foyer)
September 25, 5.00 p.m., CMMC seminar room (ground floor)
We’ll kick things off with a light, engaging science talk and then shift gears into the game. It’s an easy-to-learn party game (a mash-up of charades, Taboo, and Password) that guarantees lots of laughs. Just bring your best acting skills and a sense of humor. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague: the more, the merrier!
CMMC NEW GENE Research insight
Scientific Talk
Research insight: Leon olimski (AG Emma Fenech)
“Discovering specific roles for the human KDEL receptor homologs”
Afterwards short fun Quiz, food and beverages (in the foyer)
August 28, 5.00 p.m., TRIO seminar room (ground floor)
We’ll kick things off with a light, engaging science talk - something to pique your curiosity - and then shift gears into a quiz. Just bring your sense of humor and maybe a teammate or two.
CMMC NEW GENE Research insight
Scientific Talk
Research insight: Franziska Oehlert (AG Julian Nüchel)
“From Starvation to Secretion: How Nutrient Sensing Controls ECM Export”
Followed by a fun talk from Dalya Hiluf ("Behind the Beat")
Afterwards food and beverages (in the foyer)
July 31, 5.00 p.m., CMMC seminar room
CMMC NEW GENE Research insight
Scientific Talk
Research insight: Hae-Na Choi (AG Elisa Motori)
“Extended mitchondrial transport in neuronal dendrites maintains motor skill learning”
Afterwards food and beverages and game night “Fishbowl” (in the foyer)
June 26, 5.00 p.m., TRIO seminar room
If you've never played “Fishbowl”, think of it as Charades meets Taboo with a little spice. It’s fun, fast-paced, and full of surprises. No prior experience needed, just your awesome self and a sense of humor— the fishbowl awaits
CMMC NEW GENE Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Research insight: Dennis Domke (AG Mafalda Escobar)
“Ubp3 rescues early ribosomal stress and growth arrest due to Hel2 ubiquitylation of Rps3/uS3”
Afterwards food and beverages and quiz time (in the foyer)
April 24, 4.30 p.m., CMMC seminar room (ground floor)
We’re bringing the fun with a classic after-work trivia night, complete with great company, snacks, and a little friendly competition. Whether you’re a pop culture pro, a history buff, or just in it for the laughs and refreshments, there’s something for everyone.
Prizes for the winning team, snacks and drinks provides!
Team-work - come solo or bring your crew!
CMMC NEW GENE Networking Hour(s)
Networking Hour(s)
Research insight: Jana Hollenbeck (AG Christina Ising)
“Unravelling the Role of the Immunoreceptor CD300lf in Tauopathies”
Afterwards food and beverages (in the foyer)
March 27, 5 p.m., TRIO seminar room (ground floor)
CMMC NEW GENE Karneval Brunch
Karneval Potluck Breakfast
Kick off the Cologne Carneval in the best way -
with a delicious potluck breakfast!
Bring your favorite dish to share,
and get into the carnival spirit with good food and great company!
February 27, 10 a.m. onwards, Foyer of the CMMC
CMMC NEW GENE Seminar
“Elucidating the regulatory cascade controlling mitochondrial fission in mitosis”
January 30th, 2025
17:00 CMMC seminar room (ground floor)
Research insight:Elmira Bararbour (AG Valentina Piano)
17:30 Food and beverages (in the Foyer)
CMMC NEW GENE Halloween Special
Everyone's invited to a spooky quiz night!
Whether you bring your favorite dish or just yourself, come join us for an evening of thrills and trivia.
October 31st, Foyer of the CMMC
16:00 Pot Luck & Happy Hour (Bring a dish, we´ll handle the drinks!)
17:00 Pub Quiz (Test your knowledge and have fun!)
For further information contact Anna Koch (anna.koch[at]uni-koeln.de).
Events 2025
Contact
If you have any questions, please get in contact with:
Dalya Hiluf, M.Sc.
PhD Candidate – Laboratory for (Epi)Genome Structure and Stability | AG Hänsel-Hertsch
Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) University of Cologne
dalya.hiluf[at]uk-koeln.de