Successful Open Day

Insights into ageing research

On the Day of Ageing Research, the Max Planck Institute for the Biology of Ageing and the Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD) jointly opened their doors to provide the public with fascinating insights into the world of ageing research. More than 400 visitors took the opportunity to look behind the scenes of research and get answers to questions about ageing in living organisms.

The event featured exciting lab tours and experimental stations, as well as informative lectures. During the lab tours, visitors had the opportunity to explore the state-of-the-art laboratories and gain an insight into the work of the researchers. They were able to see first-hand how the latest research methods are being used to unlock the secrets of ageing.

At the experimental stations, visitors were able to take part in a variety of experiments to better understand ageing and its mechanisms. Under the expert guidance of researchers, they experimented with different techniques and methods, gaining valuable insights into the influence of diet, genes and environmental factors on the ageing process.

In addition to lab tours and hands-on experiments, a series of talks were given by renowned scientists on various aspects of ageing research. Topics ranged from the basics of ageing research to specific issues such as the influence of mitochondria and epigenetics on the ageing process.

The joint open day of the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and CECAD was a great success and gave the public a unique insight into the fascinating world of ageing research. The event promoted interaction between scientists and interested members of the public and clearly demonstrated the public's interest and curiosity in this important field of research.