Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIG) - Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) Jobs

Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIG) - Berlin Institute of Health (BIH)

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Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIG) - Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) Campuses

Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIG) - Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) Employer Profile

BIH at Max Delbrück Center (Berlin-Buch)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The BIH presence at the Max Delbrück Center (MDC) in Berlin-Buch specializes in molecular medicine and basic-to-translational research training. This site hosts joint BIH-MDC programs emphasizing genomics, systems biology, and disease modeling, integrated with Charité's clinical expertise. Educational offerings target PhD students, postdocs, and early-career scientists in cutting-edge biomedical fields.

  • MDC/BIH Graduate Program in Molecular Medicine: Core courses in genetics, epigenetics, stem cell biology, tumor microenvironment, and metabolic diseases. Includes advanced sequencing technologies and functional genomics.
  • Systems Biology and Computational Modeling: Training in network analysis, dynamical systems, multi-scale modeling of signaling pathways, and integrative omics data interpretation.
  • Cancer Research Translational Track: Focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapies, liquid biopsies, and preclinical models for precision oncology.
  • Regenerative Medicine and Organoids: Hands-on labs in iPS cell derivation, 3D tissue engineering, disease modeling, and high-throughput screening for drug discovery.
  • Neuroscience at Buch Campus: Courses on neural circuits, glia-neuron interactions, optogenetics, and translational models for psychiatric disorders.
  • Bioinformatics and Big Data in Biomedicine: Specialized modules on machine learning for genomics, image analysis in microscopy, and cloud computing for large datasets.
  • Professional Skills Workshops: Science communication, project management, open science practices, and industry partnerships for tech transfer.

Programs leverage MDC's world-class infrastructure, including mouse clinics, imaging centers, and high-performance computing. Joint supervision by BIH/Charité/MDC faculty ensures seamless translation from bench to bedside. Annual retreats, journal clubs, and funding for international conferences enhance networking. This campus trains ~150 researchers yearly, contributing to breakthroughs in personalized medicine and rare diseases, solidifying Berlin-Buch as a hub for molecular innovation. (302 words)

BIH Core Campus

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The BIH Core Campus in Berlin-Mitte serves as the central hub for advanced training and educational programs in translational medicine and health research. As a leading institute bridging basic science and clinical application, it offers a comprehensive suite of graduate-level courses, PhD programs, postdoctoral fellowships, and professional development opportunities tailored for clinician-scientists, researchers, and health innovators.

  • BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program (CSP): Intensive training for MDs and PhDs, including modules on clinical trial design, biostatistics, epidemiology, ethics in research, grant writing, and career development. Emphasizes hands-on projects integrating patient data with lab experiments.
  • PhD Program in Translational Cardiovascular Research: Covers genomics, proteomics, regenerative therapies, vascular biology, and precision cardiology. Includes wet-lab techniques, bioinformatics, and clinical rotation at Charité hospitals.
  • Translational Neuroscience Graduate Program: Focuses on neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, brain imaging (MRI/PET), synaptic plasticity, and novel therapeutics for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke.
  • Digital Health and Precision Medicine Courses: Advanced training in AI/machine learning for healthcare, big data analytics, wearable sensors, predictive modeling, and regulatory frameworks for digital tools.
  • Immunology and Infection Biology Training: Explores immune checkpoints, vaccine design, antiviral strategies, microbiome research, and translational immunology with real-world applications in pandemics.
  • Data Science and Bioinformatics for Health: Python/R programming, single-cell RNA-seq analysis, CRISPR genome editing, multi-omics integration, and computational drug discovery.
  • Interdisciplinary Workshops: Short courses on entrepreneurship in biotech, intellectual property, leadership in research teams, and sustainable health innovation.

These programs foster collaboration with partners like Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Max Delbrück Center (MDC), featuring seminars by global experts, international exchanges, and access to state-of-the-art facilities like proteomics platforms and AI labs. The curriculum promotes innovative solutions to major health challenges, equipping participants with skills for academia, pharma industry, startups, and policy-making. Over 200 trainees annually benefit from personalized mentoring and funding opportunities, driving Berlin's position as a European health research powerhouse. (298 words)

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