Progress Report
2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Lecture Hall, Eye Clinic, Joseph-Stelzmann Str, 50931 Köln

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”.

Progress Report
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, 2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany

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”.

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, respectively.

Guest Lecture Prof. Omar Mahroo, Moorsfield Eye Hospital
2026-08-25 16:15 - 17:00 | Augenklinik, Kerpener Str. 62/ Building 34, Lecture Hall, Cologne, 50937, Germany
Prof. Omar Mahroo of Moorsfield Eye Hospital, London, will present his findings.

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.
