The Bad Nauheim campus serves as the primary location for the IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology, hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research. This campus specializes in advanced research on the molecular and cellular basis of organ biology, with a strong emphasis on heart and lung development, vascular biology, cardiopulmonary systems, metabolic processes, immune responses, and tumor biology. PhD students are primarily based here, benefiting from cutting-edge facilities including imaging centers, proteomics labs, bioinformatics platforms, next-generation sequencing units, and transgenic animal models using mouse and zebrafish. The curriculum includes structured training, seminars, retreats, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
The Frankfurt campus at Goethe University Frankfurt is a key partner in the IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology, hosting faculty from departments focused on neurobiology, vascular research, cardiovascular regeneration, and molecular medicine. This location emphasizes translational research in vascular signaling, regeneration processes, neurovascular interactions, and cardiovascular therapeutics, providing PhD students with opportunities for collaborative projects bridging basic science and clinical applications in organ biology.
The Giessen campus, associated with Justus Liebig University and the Cardio-Pulmonary Institute, contributes significantly to the IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology through its expertise in pathology, internal medicine, biochemistry, and genetics. This site focuses on cardiopulmonary diseases, lung development, genetic mechanisms, and biochemical processes in organ function and pathology. Faculty here provide supervision for PhD projects involving translational research and clinical relevance, complementing the main campus with specialized knowledge in respiratory and internal medicine contexts.
