Statistical Literacy with Scavetta Academy – Study Session
2026-03-02 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Berlin) | online

Progress Report
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany

Intellectual Property Workshop for the SFB 1607 Integrated Graduate School
2026-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Flex Geb. Seminarraum EG, Weyertal 115c
Understand. Protect. Commercialize. – The IPR Seminar for Scientists by PROvendis GmbH
How does an idea become a patent? What types of intellectual property (IP) protect research outcomes? And why should every scientist be familiar with IP rights? The seminar is designed to provide researchers with a solid foundation in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
This workshop insights into the basics of patents and other IP rights, their legal implications, and the key role of IP in scientific careers. You’ll also learn about common agreements in technology transfer, such as CDAs, MTAs, and licensing contracts.
Your Benefits
• Practice-Oriented Expertise
The seminar delivers compact, relevant knowledge. We place particular emphasis on connecting theory and practice using current, practical examples.
• Expert Knowledge
Our speakers have many years of experience and in-depth expertise in their respective fields.
• Certificate of Attendance
All participants will receive the seminar materials as a PDF and a certificate of attendance after the event.

IRTG Wetlab Course with Dr. Hadrian
2026-03-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Lab Flex Building

IRTG Course FACS Analysis with Dr. Clahsen
2026-03-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Lab Flex Building

Progress Report
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Lecture Hall, Eye Clinic, Joseph-Stelzmann Str, 50931 Köln

IRTG Workshop Sustainability in the Lab
2026-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Flex Labor
with Dr. Tomo Saric and the Sustainability Working Group team

Workshop "Between Career Goals and Family Plans"
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00
Antje Rach of “Worte & Wandel Training Coaching” will host an exciting day full of discussions on the topics of work, career, and family planning:
Between Career Goals and Family Plans
Navigating career and (possible) family life in academia
This workshop invites researchers in the PhD phase and early project leadership who are
navigating questions around career planning and family life — whether they already have
children, are expecting, or are simply exploring if and how parenthood might fit into their
academic path.
Together, we take a closer look at what it really means to “balance” career and family in the
context of academia: What exactly do I want to balance – how much ambition, how much
caregiving, how much space for myself? What are my values, resources, and role expectations
in this context – and which expectations come from my environment? What structural
conditions am I facing – such as mobility requirements, time-limited contracts, or pressure to
publish? And how do I want to (re)set my plans and priorities accordingly?

SFB 1607 Guest Lecture by Prof. Yuta Ueno, Tsukuba University
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:30

Introduction and Workshop of the TEO-C Imaging Facility
2026-05-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Flex Geb. Seminarraum EG, Weyertal 115c
Dr. Katrina Crompton set up the TEO-C imaging unit as part of the SFB 1607 Z02 project and is looking forward to introducing it to everyone through a series of short exercises.

IRTG Lecture Series Prof. Alexander Steinbicker
2026-05-19 16:15 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer (project B03, Uni Erlangen) presents on the topic of “CD83 based immunmodulation”.

Guest Lecture Prof. Kazuichi Maruyama, Osaka University
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Kazuichi Maruyama from Osaka University giving the first of two guest lectures.

Guest Lecture II Prof. Kazuichi Maruyama, Osaka University
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Kazuichi Maruyama giving his second guest lecture.

SFB 1607 Guest Lecture by Professor Mor Dickman, Utrecht University Medical Center
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany

IRTG Workshop Science Communication
2026-06-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Universität zu Köln
The Team of the University of Cologne department of Comunication and Marketing, lead by Dr. Elisabeth Hoffmann, offers for our SFB a Coaching and Training morning in science communication. Addressing different target groups in science and society is a challenge, especially for young scientists in basic research. However, mastering this challenge is necessary in order to establish oneself in research in the long term. In this first workshop, the different target groups and their requirements will be examined and strategies developed on how to approach them.

Progress Report
2026-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | InnoDom

PI Meeting
2026-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | InnoDom
SFB 1607 will have it’s first PI meeting of the year 2026.

IRTG Lecture Series Dr. Antonia Howaldt
2026-06-30 16:15 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Dr. Antonia Howaldt (project B03, University Hospital Cologne) will present on the topic of “Herpetic Keratitis”.

Visit of Prof. Takashi Ono & Dr. Chika Ono
2026-07-23 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00
During their visit to our research center, Prof. Takashi Ono (The University of Tokyo Hospital) and Dr. Chika Ono (The University of Tokyo) will each give a scientific lecture and participate in a series of lab meetings and scientific discussions with our research groups. Their stay provides an opportunity for scientific exchange and strengthens the collaboration between our institutions.

IRTG Workshop Ophthalmo-Surgical Suturing Techniques
2026-07-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Flex Labor

Guest Lecture Prof. Takashi Ono & Dr. Chika Ono, University of Tokyo Hospital
2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Takashi Ono and Dr. Chika Ono give a clinical and a scientific talk on Mechanistic insight into retinitis pigmentosa focusing on phospholipid recycling as well as Extracellular lipid metabolism regulates immune response and inflammation, respectively.

Guest Lecture Dr. Lola Mugisho, University of Auckland
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Dr. Lola Mugisho of the University of Auckland (New Zealand) will present her findings.

Visit of Prof. Omar Mahroo
2026-08-25
During his visit to our research center, Prof. Omar Mahroo (Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK) will give a scientific presentation and participate in several lab meetings and scientific exchange sessions with our research groups and clinicians. The purpose of his visit is to foster professional exchange and further strengthen collaboration between our institutions.
