PharmaScienceHub
@pharmascihub.bsky.social
A collaboration platform of Saarland University, HIPS & others. Focused on identification & development of drugs against societally relevant diseases.
This year, three researchers from Saarland University have once again been included on the "Highly Cited Researchers" list—among them our PSH member Andreas Keller, highlighting his exceptional academic reputation and outstanding research. Read more: https://psh.digital/pwya9, Photo UdS/privat
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This year, three researchers from Saarland University have once again been included on the "Highly Cited Researchers" list—among them our PSH member Andreas Keller, highlighting his exceptional academic reputation and outstanding research. Read more: https://psh.digital/pwya9, Photo UdS/privat
Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer, was awarded the Saarland Order of Merit for his outstanding contributions to preventive and sports medicine, as a sports physician with the German national football team, and as a professor at Saarland University. Article: https://psh.digital/wmx5j , Photo:_ Saarland University_
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer, was awarded the Saarland Order of Merit for his outstanding contributions to preventive and sports medicine, as a sports physician with the German national football team, and as a professor at Saarland University. Article: https://psh.digital/wmx5j , Photo:_ Saarland University_
An international study now confirms that drug-coated balloon catheters (DCB), initially developed by Bruno Scheller and Professor Ulrich Speck (Charité in Berlin), achieve excellent results in preventing narrowing even in larger coronary arteries. Article: https://psh.digital/f7158, Photo: privat
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
An international study now confirms that drug-coated balloon catheters (DCB), initially developed by Bruno Scheller and Professor Ulrich Speck (Charité in Berlin), achieve excellent results in preventing narrowing even in larger coronary arteries. Article: https://psh.digital/f7158, Photo: privat
We're thrilled to announce that two of our PSH members, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘇𝗵𝘂̈𝘆𝘂̈𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦, have been awarded the 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘇 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 (𝗜𝗡𝗙) for their project 𝗔𝗗𝗗-𝗢𝗡! Article:
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We're thrilled to announce that two of our PSH members, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘇𝗵𝘂̈𝘆𝘂̈𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦, have been awarded the 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘇 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 (𝗜𝗡𝗙) for their project 𝗔𝗗𝗗-𝗢𝗡! Article:
Natural products from microorganisms are often scarce. Tobias Gulder and Rolf Müller developed a new platform to produce and modify 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 active against bacteria and cancer cells. Article: https://psh.digital/mhvk8, Photo: CC-BY 4-0 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c08354 ©HIPS
October 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Natural products from microorganisms are often scarce. Tobias Gulder and Rolf Müller developed a new platform to produce and modify 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 active against bacteria and cancer cells. Article: https://psh.digital/mhvk8, Photo: CC-BY 4-0 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c08354 ©HIPS
Dr. Mariia Nesterkina, has received the prestigious ”_innovate!”_ funding from the Joachim Herz Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career scientists in transferring their research ideas into practical applications. Congratulations! Article: https://psh.digital/i60dc, Photo: Lucia Bernhard
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Dr. Mariia Nesterkina, has received the prestigious ”_innovate!”_ funding from the Joachim Herz Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career scientists in transferring their research ideas into practical applications. Congratulations! Article: https://psh.digital/i60dc, Photo: Lucia Bernhard
Wir sind dabei!
Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober finden in Saarbrücken die Feierlichkeiten zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit statt – und wir sind mit dabei! Ihr findet uns in der Meile „Zukunft durch Wandel“ in der 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮ß𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 “𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘇”.
Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober finden in Saarbrücken die Feierlichkeiten zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit statt – und wir sind mit dabei! Ihr findet uns in der Meile „Zukunft durch Wandel“ in der 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮ß𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 “𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘇”.
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wir sind dabei!
Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober finden in Saarbrücken die Feierlichkeiten zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit statt – und wir sind mit dabei! Ihr findet uns in der Meile „Zukunft durch Wandel“ in der 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮ß𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 “𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘇”.
Vom 2. bis 4. Oktober finden in Saarbrücken die Feierlichkeiten zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit statt – und wir sind mit dabei! Ihr findet uns in der Meile „Zukunft durch Wandel“ in der 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮ß𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗸𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 “𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘇”.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗞. 𝗛. 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝘂̈𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 have been nominated for the prestigious 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀-𝘃𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in the 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 category.
We are keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞 Photos:
We are keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞 Photos:
September 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗞. 𝗛. 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝘂̈𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 have been nominated for the prestigious 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀-𝘃𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in the 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 category.
We are keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞 Photos:
We are keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞 Photos:
A clinical study led by 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘀 at Saarland University has found that a widely used allergy nasal spray containing azelastine may significantly lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Photo: UKS, Full Article: https://psh.digital/yitb5
September 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A clinical study led by 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘀 at Saarland University has found that a widely used allergy nasal spray containing azelastine may significantly lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Photo: UKS, Full Article: https://psh.digital/yitb5
A study led by Prof. Dr. Martina Sester (@martinasester.bsky.social) finds the standard QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT+) TB test is often unreliable in immunocompromised patients. HIV, immune status & origin should be considered. Photo: Iris Maurer. Full Article: https://psh.digital/6qtpe
September 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A study led by Prof. Dr. Martina Sester (@martinasester.bsky.social) finds the standard QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT+) TB test is often unreliable in immunocompromised patients. HIV, immune status & origin should be considered. Photo: Iris Maurer. Full Article: https://psh.digital/6qtpe
We have by now grown to 𝟴𝟮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 – and we are looking forward to growing even further!
If you are interested in becoming a 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you can find more information here:
👉 https://pharmasciencehub.com
If you are interested in becoming a 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you can find more information here:
👉 https://pharmasciencehub.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We have by now grown to 𝟴𝟮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 – and we are looking forward to growing even further!
If you are interested in becoming a 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you can find more information here:
👉 https://pharmasciencehub.com
If you are interested in becoming a 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you can find more information here:
👉 https://pharmasciencehub.com
International collaboration in action at the PSH - Brett Neilan is currently spending a sabbatical in the Department of Tobias Gulder, combining Australian expertise in cyanobacteria and natural product biotechnology research at UdS. Full article: https://psh.digital/27t7r, Photo: Lucia Bernhardt
August 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
International collaboration in action at the PSH - Brett Neilan is currently spending a sabbatical in the Department of Tobias Gulder, combining Australian expertise in cyanobacteria and natural product biotechnology research at UdS. Full article: https://psh.digital/27t7r, Photo: Lucia Bernhardt
We are proud to be part of the BioMed community at @uni-saarland.de.
We warmly invite you to watch the new image film of our BioMed research scene — a great opportunity for international researchers to explore the exciting possibilities we offer.
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We warmly invite you to watch the new image film of our BioMed research scene — a great opportunity for international researchers to explore the exciting possibilities we offer.
youtu.be/HOBQmDJrz9Y?...
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August 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We are proud to be part of the BioMed community at @uni-saarland.de.
We warmly invite you to watch the new image film of our BioMed research scene — a great opportunity for international researchers to explore the exciting possibilities we offer.
youtu.be/HOBQmDJrz9Y?...
We warmly invite you to watch the new image film of our BioMed research scene — a great opportunity for international researchers to explore the exciting possibilities we offer.
youtu.be/HOBQmDJrz9Y?...
Meet our members! From now on, we’ll regularly give you a glimpse behind the scenes and introduce the people shaping the PSH. We kick off the series with PSH member Prof. Dr. Verena Wolf from the DFKI! She applies AI to accelerate drug research. Learn more here: https://psh.digital/rkxgp
August 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Meet our members! From now on, we’ll regularly give you a glimpse behind the scenes and introduce the people shaping the PSH. We kick off the series with PSH member Prof. Dr. Verena Wolf from the DFKI! She applies AI to accelerate drug research. Learn more here: https://psh.digital/rkxgp
In an SR Interview PSH member and neurologist Tobias Hartmann explains the role of balanced nutrition in preserving brain health. Full interview: https://psh.digital/ssv9k Photo: Tobias Hartmann
August 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
In an SR Interview PSH member and neurologist Tobias Hartmann explains the role of balanced nutrition in preserving brain health. Full interview: https://psh.digital/ssv9k Photo: Tobias Hartmann
Through close collaboration with industry partners, we drive innovation and translate research into real-world solutions. Here is a selection of our partners from industry. 🚀
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Through close collaboration with industry partners, we drive innovation and translate research into real-world solutions. Here is a selection of our partners from industry. 🚀
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗣𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗞𝗶𝗧𝗭 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴) and his team to the HIPS and PharmaScienceHub in Saarbrücken. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration, particularly in bioinformatics and drug discovery.
July 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗠. 𝗣𝗳𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗞𝗶𝗧𝗭 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴) and his team to the HIPS and PharmaScienceHub in Saarbrücken. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration, particularly in bioinformatics and drug discovery.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿?
PSH member Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer and his team have been researching the effects of heat in professional sports for years. Full Article: https://psh.digital/q6paj, Photo: © 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺
PSH member Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer and his team have been researching the effects of heat in professional sports for years. Full Article: https://psh.digital/q6paj, Photo: © 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿?
PSH member Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer and his team have been researching the effects of heat in professional sports for years. Full Article: https://psh.digital/q6paj, Photo: © 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺
PSH member Prof. Dr. Tim Meyer and his team have been researching the effects of heat in professional sports for years. Full Article: https://psh.digital/q6paj, Photo: © 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Rahul Dwivedi as part of the ComBac-Africa Kickoff for an insightful talk on GARDP’s approach to improving access to new antibiotics in low- and middle-income countries. Many thanks to Rahul and the GARDP team for sharing your expertise!
July 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Rahul Dwivedi as part of the ComBac-Africa Kickoff for an insightful talk on GARDP’s approach to improving access to new antibiotics in low- and middle-income countries. Many thanks to Rahul and the GARDP team for sharing your expertise!
Researchers led by PSH member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗢𝗹𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗮 at HIPS have developed 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟 — a groundbreaking tool for smarter data splitting in AI development. Full Article: https://psh.digital/4bfjy, Photo: HIPS
July 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Researchers led by PSH member 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗢𝗹𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗮 at HIPS have developed 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟 — a groundbreaking tool for smarter data splitting in AI development. Full Article: https://psh.digital/4bfjy, Photo: HIPS
The ComBac–Africa project has kicked off in Saarland!
We aligned our plans and took the first steps in our joint fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea‑Bissau, and Nigeria. Read more: https://www.combac-africa.org/
Photo: © LINQ management GmbH
We aligned our plans and took the first steps in our joint fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea‑Bissau, and Nigeria. Read more: https://www.combac-africa.org/
Photo: © LINQ management GmbH
July 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The ComBac–Africa project has kicked off in Saarland!
We aligned our plans and took the first steps in our joint fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea‑Bissau, and Nigeria. Read more: https://www.combac-africa.org/
Photo: © LINQ management GmbH
We aligned our plans and took the first steps in our joint fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea‑Bissau, and Nigeria. Read more: https://www.combac-africa.org/
Photo: © LINQ management GmbH
We congratulate our 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 for receiving the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆! Photo: © Oliver Dietze/HIPS, Article: https://psh.digital/simwh
July 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We congratulate our 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 for receiving the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆! Photo: © Oliver Dietze/HIPS, Article: https://psh.digital/simwh
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Gangwon Province. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration with the HIPS and PSH in pharmaceutical research. Photo: © Agentur Cuvée
July 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Gangwon Province. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration with the HIPS and PSH in pharmaceutical research. Photo: © Agentur Cuvée
Save the Date: Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft 2025 in Homburg on July 4, Read more: www.uks.eu/langenacht
June 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Save the Date: Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft 2025 in Homburg on July 4, Read more: www.uks.eu/langenacht
𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: “Unlocking Genomes: Introduction to ESF & NGS Sequencing Facilities”. Thanks to all speakers and participants for making it a success! 🚀
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗦𝗛 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: “Unlocking Genomes: Introduction to ESF & NGS Sequencing Facilities”. Thanks to all speakers and participants for making it a success! 🚀