Progress Report
2026-09-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany

IRTG Summer School "Eye and Inflammation"
2026-09-07 09:00 - 2026-09-11 16:30 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
SUMMER SCHOOL
“Eye and inflammation”
Join the SFB 1607 Summer School and dive into the exciting and rapidly evolving field of “Eye & Inflammation.” Designed for PhD candidates, postgraduate researchers, and medical students, this program brings together leading experts and motivated early-career scientists to explore cutting-edge topics such as corneal inflammation and (lymph)angiogenesis, immune-mediated and (neo)vascular vision loss, metabolism in eye diseases, and innovative approaches including stem cell research and AI-driven imaging.
Beyond inspiring lectures, participants will gain hands-on experience in interactive workshops covering techniques like flow cytometry, microscopy, OCT imaging, and bioinformatics—while building valuable international connections in a collaborative setting. The Summer School takes place from September 7–11, 2026, in Cologne, Germany.
Follow https://www.sfb1607.de/en/career/ to register.

IRTG Lecture Series PD Simona Schlereth
2026-09-29 16:15 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
PD Simona Schlereth (projects B04 & C04, University Hospital Cologne) will present on the topic of “Allergic inflammatory conjunctivitis”.

Unconscious Bias in Research & Science
2026-09-30 09:00 - 14:00
Understanding unconscious bias is the key to better decision-making, fair leadership, and effective and respectful collaboration.
Dr. Anne Graefer
Anne holds a doctorate in media and cultural studies and has spent ten years researching, teaching, and publishing on the topics of stereotypes, prejudices, and emotions. She founded GenderIQ in 2018 and teaches at FOM Munich.

Guest Lecture Prof. Sascha Fauser, Roche Pharma AG
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Sascha Fauser (Roche Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland) presents his guest lecture.

3rd SFB 1607 Retreat
2026-11-13 09:00 - 2026-11-14 14:00 | KSI Siegburg
SFB 1607 will have it’s third Retreat at the KSI Siegburg.
