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Scientific Coordinator of the Collaborative Research Center 1540 Exploring Brain Mechanics EBM. www.ebm.fau.eu, @ebmresearch.bsky.social
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In project C02, cortical neurons are infected with a virus expressing green fluorescent protein and grown on hydrogels with different mechanical properties. The morphology of dendritic spines is then quantified to monitor the effect of mechanics on neuronal plasticity.
December 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
In project C02, cortical neurons are infected with a virus expressing green fluorescent protein and grown on hydrogels with different mechanical properties. The morphology of dendritic spines is then quantified to monitor the effect of mechanics on neuronal plasticity.
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Joint lab shadowing at FAU’s Institute of Continuum Mechanics and Biomechanics 🔬
Michael Tranchina (A04), Oskar Neumann (B01), and Majahonkhe Shabangu (UCT) worked together on mechanical testing of mature brain organoids and first mapping trials on spheroids. Great insights for CRC 1540!
Michael Tranchina (A04), Oskar Neumann (B01), and Majahonkhe Shabangu (UCT) worked together on mechanical testing of mature brain organoids and first mapping trials on spheroids. Great insights for CRC 1540!
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Joint lab shadowing at FAU’s Institute of Continuum Mechanics and Biomechanics 🔬
Michael Tranchina (A04), Oskar Neumann (B01), and Majahonkhe Shabangu (UCT) worked together on mechanical testing of mature brain organoids and first mapping trials on spheroids. Great insights for CRC 1540!
Michael Tranchina (A04), Oskar Neumann (B01), and Majahonkhe Shabangu (UCT) worked together on mechanical testing of mature brain organoids and first mapping trials on spheroids. Great insights for CRC 1540!
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EBM Virtual Brain Talk - Prof. Ingmar Blümcke
📅 08.12.2025
⏰ 4:00 PM (CEST)
💻 Online via Zoom
📩 To receive the Zoom link, contact EBM coordinator Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf at andrea.dakkouri@fau.de.
📅 08.12.2025
⏰ 4:00 PM (CEST)
💻 Online via Zoom
📩 To receive the Zoom link, contact EBM coordinator Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf at andrea.dakkouri@fau.de.
November 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
EBM Virtual Brain Talk - Prof. Ingmar Blümcke
📅 08.12.2025
⏰ 4:00 PM (CEST)
💻 Online via Zoom
📩 To receive the Zoom link, contact EBM coordinator Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf at andrea.dakkouri@fau.de.
📅 08.12.2025
⏰ 4:00 PM (CEST)
💻 Online via Zoom
📩 To receive the Zoom link, contact EBM coordinator Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf at andrea.dakkouri@fau.de.
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We are pleased to invite you to the next EBM Virtual Brain Talk with our PI Prof. Ingmar Blümcke (UK Erlangen, Department of Neuropathology, Germany), who will present insights into clinico-pathological and genetic classification of cortical dysplasia in the human brain.
November 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We are pleased to invite you to the next EBM Virtual Brain Talk with our PI Prof. Ingmar Blümcke (UK Erlangen, Department of Neuropathology, Germany), who will present insights into clinico-pathological and genetic classification of cortical dysplasia in the human brain.
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🧠 EBM spokesperson Prof. Paul Steinmann represented CRC 1540 EBM at MECOM 2025 in Buenos Aires (11-14 November), where he delivered a main lecture titled: "From the Cellular via the Tissue to the Organ Level. A Journey Exploring Brain Mechanics".
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🧠 EBM spokesperson Prof. Paul Steinmann represented CRC 1540 EBM at MECOM 2025 in Buenos Aires (11-14 November), where he delivered a main lecture titled: "From the Cellular via the Tissue to the Organ Level. A Journey Exploring Brain Mechanics".
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His talk highlighted EBM's multiscale approach - linking cellular, tissue-level, and organ-scale mechanics to better understand brain structure and function. We are pleased that EBM's work was showcased on this international stage and thank Prof. Steinmann for his excellent contribution!
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
His talk highlighted EBM's multiscale approach - linking cellular, tissue-level, and organ-scale mechanics to better understand brain structure and function. We are pleased that EBM's work was showcased on this international stage and thank Prof. Steinmann for his excellent contribution!
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🧠 The EBM community gathered in Muggendorf for our 2025 Annual Retreat - two days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and new ideas.
Researchers and PIs shared progress, explored future directions, and strengthened connections across projects.
Researchers and PIs shared progress, explored future directions, and strengthened connections across projects.
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🧠 The EBM community gathered in Muggendorf for our 2025 Annual Retreat - two days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and new ideas.
Researchers and PIs shared progress, explored future directions, and strengthened connections across projects.
Researchers and PIs shared progress, explored future directions, and strengthened connections across projects.
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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and productive meeting!
Full report @ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/21/3...
Pictures by: Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf
Full report @ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/21/3...
Pictures by: Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf
3rd EBM Retreat in Muggendorf: A milestone for collaboration, creative thinking, and connection
From October 9–10, 2025, the EBM community gathered for its third annual retreat in the picturesque village of Muggendorf, a place that felt like a Bavarian fairy tale. Hosted at the charming Hotel…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring and productive meeting!
Full report @ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/21/3...
Pictures by: Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf
Full report @ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/21/3...
Pictures by: Andrea Dakkouri-Baldauf
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On October 13th, EBM Spokesperson Paul Steinmann led a hands-on workshop on stiffness and viscosity. Participants explored force, strain, and stress using rubber bands, springs, and even a gummy-bear brain, making complex concepts tangible.
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
On October 13th, EBM Spokesperson Paul Steinmann led a hands-on workshop on stiffness and viscosity. Participants explored force, strain, and stress using rubber bands, springs, and even a gummy-bear brain, making complex concepts tangible.
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The workshop covered rheological fundamentals like storage and loss moduli, as well as classical material models such as Kelvin-Voigt and Maxwell.
Thanks to Paul Steinmann and all attendees for making it informative and interactive!
Thanks to Paul Steinmann and all attendees for making it informative and interactive!
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The workshop covered rheological fundamentals like storage and loss moduli, as well as classical material models such as Kelvin-Voigt and Maxwell.
Thanks to Paul Steinmann and all attendees for making it informative and interactive!
Thanks to Paul Steinmann and all attendees for making it informative and interactive!
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Read the full report on our website - www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/14/h...
Harmonization Workshop: How to understand Stiffness
On October 13th, Paul Steinmann led an engaging and insightful harmonization workshop on understanding stiffness and viscosity. He kicked things off by breaking down the basic concepts of mechanics…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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A night full of curiosity, questions, and inspiring conversations! 🧠✨
Full report and more impressions: www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/28/f...
Full report and more impressions: www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/28/f...
Fascination Brain Mechanics – EBM at the Long Night of the Sciences 2025
On October 25, 2025, the Collaborative Research Center 1540 “Exploring Brain Mechanics” (EBM) together with the BRAINIACS group opened its doors to the public during the Long Night of the Sciences in…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A night full of curiosity, questions, and inspiring conversations! 🧠✨
Full report and more impressions: www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/28/f...
Full report and more impressions: www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/28/f...
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What a night at the Long Night of Sciences 2025!
EBM and BRAINIACS group welcomed visitors at the Brain Lounge to explore how mechanics shapes the brain - from real human tissue to 3D printing and MRE. At the department of neurosurgery, visitors were guided trough the MEG lab.
EBM and BRAINIACS group welcomed visitors at the Brain Lounge to explore how mechanics shapes the brain - from real human tissue to 3D printing and MRE. At the department of neurosurgery, visitors were guided trough the MEG lab.
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
What a night at the Long Night of Sciences 2025!
EBM and BRAINIACS group welcomed visitors at the Brain Lounge to explore how mechanics shapes the brain - from real human tissue to 3D printing and MRE. At the department of neurosurgery, visitors were guided trough the MEG lab.
EBM and BRAINIACS group welcomed visitors at the Brain Lounge to explore how mechanics shapes the brain - from real human tissue to 3D printing and MRE. At the department of neurosurgery, visitors were guided trough the MEG lab.
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EBM at the Long Night of Science 2025 - Discover Brain Mechanics! 🧠 #NdW25
📅 25.10.2025 from 17:00 - 0:00
📍Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin; Kussmaulallee 2 in 91054 Erlangen
📅 25.10.2025 from 17:00 - 0:00
📍Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin; Kussmaulallee 2 in 91054 Erlangen
October 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
EBM at the Long Night of Science 2025 - Discover Brain Mechanics! 🧠 #NdW25
📅 25.10.2025 from 17:00 - 0:00
📍Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin; Kussmaulallee 2 in 91054 Erlangen
📅 25.10.2025 from 17:00 - 0:00
📍Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin; Kussmaulallee 2 in 91054 Erlangen
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A big thank you to all who participated and contributed to the success of the symposium! Full report and more impressions on our website ➡️ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/06/i...
International EBM Symposium 2025 – Exploring Brain Mechanics
Date: September 30 – October 1, 2025 Location: Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Germany Participants: ~120 researchers from 12 countries The EBM Symposium 2025 – Exploring…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A big thank you to all who participated and contributed to the success of the symposium! Full report and more impressions on our website ➡️ www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/10/06/i...
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💻 Mathar Kravikass (C01) showed a model of how neurons interact with different extracellular matrix environments, offering insights into network development.
📸 Stefan Rampp
📸 Stefan Rampp
September 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
💻 Mathar Kravikass (C01) showed a model of how neurons interact with different extracellular matrix environments, offering insights into network development.
📸 Stefan Rampp
📸 Stefan Rampp
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At the 15th EBM (Post)Doctoral Researchers' seminar on September 18th, two projects were presented.
🧠 Stefan Rampp (A02) presented how cortical malformations can be characterized by neuroimaging and linking these findings to brain tissue mechanics.
🧠 Stefan Rampp (A02) presented how cortical malformations can be characterized by neuroimaging and linking these findings to brain tissue mechanics.
September 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
At the 15th EBM (Post)Doctoral Researchers' seminar on September 18th, two projects were presented.
🧠 Stefan Rampp (A02) presented how cortical malformations can be characterized by neuroimaging and linking these findings to brain tissue mechanics.
🧠 Stefan Rampp (A02) presented how cortical malformations can be characterized by neuroimaging and linking these findings to brain tissue mechanics.
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☀️ On Sept 28, EBM members & families met at the Entlas-Keller in Erlangen. Sunshine, Franconian food, and good company made for a relaxed afternoon to reconnect after summer and recharge before the busy months ahead. Thanks to all who came by! 🍻
October 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
☀️ On Sept 28, EBM members & families met at the Entlas-Keller in Erlangen. Sunshine, Franconian food, and good company made for a relaxed afternoon to reconnect after summer and recharge before the busy months ahead. Thanks to all who came by! 🍻
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We are proud to announce that our PI, Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini, has received the prestigious George Winter Award from the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), honoring pioneers whose work has made lasting contributions to biomaterials.
September 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We are proud to announce that our PI, Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini, has received the prestigious George Winter Award from the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), honoring pioneers whose work has made lasting contributions to biomaterials.
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A global authority in bioactive materials, tissue engineering, and nanomaterials, he has authored 1,100+ papers and mentored 70+ PhDs. His visionary research in ceramics, glasses and composites has helped shape modern biomaterials science.
Many congratulations – such a well-deserved honor!
Many congratulations – such a well-deserved honor!
September 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A global authority in bioactive materials, tissue engineering, and nanomaterials, he has authored 1,100+ papers and mentored 70+ PhDs. His visionary research in ceramics, glasses and composites has helped shape modern biomaterials science.
Many congratulations – such a well-deserved honor!
Many congratulations – such a well-deserved honor!
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From left to right: Aldo R. Boccaccini, Prof. Nicholas Dunne (President of the ESB), and Prof. Maria Pau Ginebra (Chair of the ESB Awards Committee). (Copyright: European Society for Biomaterials, ESB)
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September 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
From left to right: Aldo R. Boccaccini, Prof. Nicholas Dunne (President of the ESB), and Prof. Maria Pau Ginebra (Chair of the ESB Awards Committee). (Copyright: European Society for Biomaterials, ESB)
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www.crc1540-ebm.research.fau.eu/2025/09/10/p...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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