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Cooperation of @hitsters.bsky.social, @uniheidelberg.bsky.social & @kit.edu on bridging scales from molecules to molecular materials by multiscale simulation & machinelearning
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We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th Biological Diffusion and Brownian Dynamics Brainstorm #BDBDB6 on 11–12 December 2025 (online).

Join us for discussions on the latest experimental and theoretical advances in biological diffusion.

Register here: bdbdb6.h-its.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📣Meet our new Project Assistant Darija Stein.👋

With Britta Schläger stepping down as Project Manager, Darija will take over key responsibilities as the new Project Assistant. Thanks Britta and a warm welcome to Darija. We’re looking forward to achieving new milestones together!

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October 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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HITS Journalist in Residence 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Call for experienced science journalists: Explore new research areas and learn about #ML and data-driven science in Germany. The program offers a stay of 3-6 months (€ 6,000/mo.). Apply until 5 October 2025: ow.ly/8lew50Wt6yS

#HITSJIR2025

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July 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Many thanks to our HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium speaker
@bonomimax.bsky.social from @pasteur.fr ‪for sharing valuable insights into the world of protein structures and dynamics. His talk showcased simulations and approaches for determining accurate protein structural ensembles of biological systems.
July 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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We're thrilled to host our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium speaker Massimiliano Bonomi @bonomimax.bsky.social from @upcite.bsky.social. Don’t miss a deep dive into the future of structural biology on 21 July at 2PM CET.‬

Attend online or catch it later on our YouTube channel: ow.ly/Cpv850Wok9u%...
July 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Delighted to share some highlights from SIMPLAIX 2025 @simplaix.bsky.social in Heidelberg, Germany @hitsters.bsky.social . I presented a talk on my current postdoctoral work, focusing on the coarse-grained study of the nucleosome. #SIMPLAIX2025
May 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
That’s a wrap on the SIMPLAIX workshop! 🎬

What an inspiring few days full of great ideas, meaningful conversations, and new connections. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. Safe travels home, and we hope to see you again soon! ✈️👋

#SIMPLAIX2025
May 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We’re in full swing on Day 2 of #SIMPLAIX2025!

After an exciting kickoff yesterday, we’re diving deeper today with engaging talks and cross-disciplinary discussions. Today is all about collaboration and thought-provoking research.

Let’s keep the momentum going! 💡
May 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Patrizia's talk at the 2025 SIMPLAIX @simplaix.bsky.social workshop explaining ML/MM methods for solvent-dependent excited-state dymamics
#machinelearning #ML #compchem
May 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The 3-day SIMPLAIX Workshop 2025 is now officially OPEN! 🎉

We’re kicking off an inspiring event filled with keynotes, discussions and networking opportunities on multiscale computer simulation and #machinelearning over the next few days.

#SIMPLAIX2025 #AI #lifesciences #materialsscience
May 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Congrats to SIMPLAIX PI Pascal Friederich from @kit.edu on winning the Manfred Fuchs Prize 2025 awarded by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities @hadw-bw.bsky.social for his AI-driven research in materials science. Well done! 👏

Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/04/14/f...
Manfred Fuchs Prize for SIMPLAIX researcher - HITS
Congratulations to our SIMPLAIX Principal Investigator Pascal Friederich (KIT) on the award of the Manfred Fuchs Prize 2025 for his outstanding research ...
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April 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Registration Deadline Extended!
The SIMPLAIX Workshop 2025 is just around the corner, and there's still time to join us!

📅 New deadline: 13 April 2025
📍 Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Register now: simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org

Spots are filling fast — secure yours today! #SIMPLAIX25
April 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Registration for the SIMPLAIX 2025 event is still open!

Join us for great discussions, insights, and networking!

📅 Date: 7-9 May 2025
📍 Location: Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
🔗 Register Now: simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org/registration/

Secure your spot today! #SIMPLAIX25
March 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Curious about how Machine Learning and Molecular Simulations are used to model Protein Dynamics?

Then watch our HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium with Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social which is now available on our YouTube channel.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAI...
HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium: Cecilia Clementi on protein dynamics and Machine Learning
YouTube video by TheHITSters
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February 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Many thanks to our colloquium speaker Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social from FU Berlin, for providing a deeper understanding of how machine learning and molecular simulations are leveraged to model protein dynamics. Keep an eye out for the video release on the HITS YouTube channel!
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Registration for the 3rd SIMPLAIX Workshop on Machine Learning for Multiscale Molecular Modeling (7–9 May 2025) is now open! Learn more about the conference here simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org and register here simplaix-workshop2025.h-its.org/registration/

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊
February 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Don't miss our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium on 10 February at 2:00 PM CET! Cecilia Clementi @cecclementi.bsky.social will talk about Modeling Protein Dynamics with Machine Learning and Molecular Simulation. Sign up ow.ly/h0Wl50UQ2kX to join via Zoom or just come by. @simplaix.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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How can Generative AI help improve molecular dynamics simulations, potentially supporting drug discovery and materials design in the near future?

Simon Olsson @smnlssn.bsky.social has some answers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=souA...

@simplaix.bsky.social @rebecca-wade.bsky.social
HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium: Simon Olsson on Generative AI and the physics of molecules
YouTube video by TheHITSters
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January 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Special thanks to our colloquium speaker @smnlssn.bsky.social from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, for his excellent presentation on Generative AI and the Physics of Molecules. Stay tuned for the video release on the HITS YouTube channel!
@hitsters.bsky.social @rebecca-wade.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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You're invited to the HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium titled "How can Generative AI help understand the Physics of Molecules?" on 27 January at 2:00 PM CET, featuring Simon Olsson @smnlssn.bsky.social. Participate on-site by emailing events@h-its.org or register via ow.ly/qBGP50UIfxt for Zoom access.
January 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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As of January 2025, Kai Polsterer is the new Scientific Director of HITS, taking over from Tilmann Gneiting who had been Scientific Director for the last 2 years. The new deputy Scientific Director will be Rebecca Wade (@rebecca-wade.bsky.social).

Read more here: ow.ly/HMlS50UBKUg

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January 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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After 15 years, we say goodbye to group leader Frauke Gräter (@graeterlab.bsky.social) who will assume her new role as director of the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz as of January 2025.

Read more about her time at HITS here: www.h-its.org/2024/12/19/f...
Frauke Gräter: “I will miss HITS.
After fifteen years at HITS, group leader Frauke Gräter will leave the institute at the end of the year. As ...
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December 20, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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Listen to the HITS-SIMPLAIX joint colloquium with Markus Meuwly from @unibas.ch on Machine Learning and Protein Research which is now available on our YouTube channel.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM5n...

#machinelearning #proteinresearch #SIMPLAIX
HITS-SIMPLAIX Joint Colloquium: Markus Meuwly on Machine Learning & Protein Research
YouTube video by TheHITSters
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December 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Thanks to our colloquium speaker Markus Meuwly (University of Basel, Switzerland @unibas.ch) for his splendid talk on computational protein dynamics. The talk will soon be available on the HITS YouTube channel – stay tuned!

@hitsters.bsky.social @graeterlab.bsky.social
#computationalproteindynamics
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM