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Associated Research Group Deelen

Genetics and Biomarkers of Human Ageing

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Max Planck Research Group Huppertz

RNA-Binding Proteins in Metabolism and Ageing

Max Planck Research Group Jachimowicz

Mechanisms of DNA Repair

External Member: Larsson Adjunct Group

Mitochondrial Biology

Research Group Matić

Proteomics and ADP-ribosylation Signaling

Max Planck Research Group Panier

Genome Instability and Ageing

Affiliated Research Group Pernas

Metabolism of infection

Max Planck Research Group Scheiblich

Neuroimmunology of Ageing

Max Planck Fellow Slagboom

Molecular Epidemiology: Exciting approaches to ageing research

Max Planck Research Group Sprenger

Molecular Metabolism & Energy Homeostasis

Our overall mission is to make fundamental scientific discoveries about the ageing process. We aim to elucidate the molecular, physiological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying ageing. The long-term research goal is to pave the way for healthier human ageing.

Information on Animal Studies

How animal research is legally regulated in Germany and how our animals are kept - you can find answers to these and other questions here.

Health Management

We want to significantly promote and maintain the well-being of all employees.

What We Offer

Comprehensive support for our international employees, individual career service and promotion of a healthy work-life balance.

Career Service

The network is designed to ensure an efficient, focused and successful time at the Institute and beyond.

Open Positions

International Office

The International Office serves as the first point of contact for Institute members and their accompanying relatives. It helps with all formalities during the settling-in phase and offers continuous support.

Research Laboratories

We aim to elucidate the molecular, physiological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying ageing.

Diversity

We strive to create an equal, diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

Our graduate school is training a new generation of outstanding biomedical researchers to decipher the molecular mechanisms of ageing.

Education

No matter what your goal is and on which step of the career ladder you are: As long as excellent research is part of your path and you want to support our vision, you are in the right place.

Core Facilities

Our core facilities are a hallmark of our institute. They offer all researchers the opportunity to pursue their research questions with the latest techniques and state-of-the-art methods.