In 2021, we implemented twelve new DGZ work groups covering key topics across cell biology. Each work group is coordinated by two spokespersons, and members can affiliate themselves to one or more work groups depending on their scientific interest. The DGZ work groups are intended to become a central structure of our society, through topic-based networking, contributions to our scientific meetings, evaluation of applications for meeting support, and more.
In January 2022, the new DGZ Focus Workshop series was launched (via Zoom, every last Tuesday of the month, starting at 12 noon. Each Focus Workshop features one work group, and invited speakers range from late-stage PhD students to established PIs. In order to promote inclusion and expand the German Cell Biology network, the Focus Workshop series is currently open also to non-members. Nevertheless, we certainly hope that with these new activities we can convince the next generation of cell biologists of the many benefits of membership in our society.
Design of work group logos and banners by Shu Chian Tay and Diego Pitta de Araujo – Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore
Workgroup Events & Dates
29. October 2024, DGZ Focus Workshop, Membrane Trafficking & EVs
Francesca Bottanelli, Kerstin Menck
25. November 2024, DGZ Focus Workshop, Cytoskeleton and Molecular Motors
Franziska Lautenschläger, Anne Straube
28. January 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Cell Polarity and Cell Migration
Virginie Lecaudey, Markus Engstler
25. February 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Cell Adhesion and Mechanobiology
Andrew Clark, Ada Cavalcanti-Adam
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25. March 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Membrane Organization and Contact Sites
Sabrina Büttner, Katja Zieske
29. April 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Cell Biology of the Immune System
Eva Kiermaier, Pablo Saez
27. May 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Functional Organization of the Nucleus
Zuzana Storchova, Cristina Cardoso
24. June 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Imaging for Cell Biology
Helge Ewers, Stefan Pfeffer
29. July 2025, DGZ Focus Workshop, Mitosis and Meiosis
Simone Reber, Thomas Mayer