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The Mannheim Center for Translational Neuroscience (MCTN) at Heidelberg University provides a platform for basic research-oriented, translational and clinical neuroscientists from the Medical Faculty Mannheim to work closely with the Central Institute for Mental Health, the life science research institutions of the University Heidelberg and with the non-university research institutions in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan area.



Upcoming Talks and Events
05.03.2025, 5:00 pm
Neuroscience colloquium: "CIDP - from biobanking to nerve imaging",
Priv. Doz. Dr. med. Kalliopi Pitarokoili, Neurological Clinic, Ruhr University Bochum
Location: UMM, house 8, level 3, room 1 (check here for latest information)
News
Tobias Banaschewski, Michael Platten and Rolf-Detlef Treede among the most cited scientists 2024
Child and adolescent psychiatrist and psychotherapist Tobias Banaschewski of the Central Institute of Mental Health, neurologist and MCTN director Michael Platten and former MCTN co-director Rolf-Detlef Treede are among the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers! This incredible achievement reflects their dedication, expertise, and outstanding contributions to their respective fields. read more …
Thomas Kinfe appointed to endowed professorship for Neuromodulation and Neuroprosthetics

Thomas Kinfe has accepted an appointment as Professor for Neuromodulation and Neuroprosthetics at the Mannheim Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg. He is also a core member of the MCTN since October 2024. read more...
At the opening ceremony of the DGN Congress (November 6-9 in Berlin) Prof. Dr. Lucas Schirmer, Head of the Division of Neuroimmunology in the Department of Neurology at the UMM and personal core member at the MCTN, received the Science Award of the German Society of Neurology (DGN). With this award, the DGN honors Lucas Schirmer's outstanding scientific work in the field of translational neurobiology. In recent years, three of the awardee's highly published papers can be described as milestones in neuroimmunological research. read more …
An international team of researchers has investigated the composition and communication of cells in so-called subcortical lesions, tissue damage to deep brain structures at different stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). They have gained deep insights into the molecular mechanisms that influence the progression of this chronic disease. read more …
Michael Platten took over as President of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) at this year's EANO 2024 Congress in Glasgow. He will hold this honorary position for two years, until the next but one congress of the association. read more …
The innovative field of synthetic immunology, which could lead to fundamentally new approaches and methods in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer, is the topic of an article in the “Perspectives” section of the journal Nature Nanotechnology. read more …
An international team of researchers has provided new insights into the molecular changes associated with the pathogenesis of inclusion body myositis (IBM), based on single-cell RNA sequencing of muscle biopsies from patients. The scientists found that certain muscle fiber types (type 2A) are particularly susceptible to the pathological processes associated with IBM - associated with genetic stress of the cells and detectable by an increase in corresponding markers indicating pronounced DNA damage in the cell nucleus. In addition, evidence of possible acetylcholinesterase dysfunction has been found in the inflamed muscles of IBM patients. read more …
On May 13-14, 2024, the final symposium of the DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG) 2350 “Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Psychosocial and Somatic Conditions across the Lifespan” took place at the Cubex One in Mannheim. The two-day symposium provided an update on the current state of knowledge on the effects of adverse childhood experiences. read more …
Christian Schmahl has accepted an appointment as Professor of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapeutic Medicine at the Mannheim Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg. He is also now a core member of the MCTN. read more …
Kontextspalte
Mannheim Center for
Translational Neuroscience
Medical Faculty Mannheim Heidelberg University
Theodor Kutzer-Ufer 1-3
68167 Mannheim
Phone +49 621 383-8066
mctn@ medma.uni-heidelberg.de
Twitter/X @MCTNeuroscience:
twitter.com/MCTNeuroscience
SCIENTIFIC REPORT
CORE FACULTY
Prof. Dr. Michael Platten
(Director)
Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg
(Co-Director)
Prof. Dr. Simon Wiegert
(Co-Director)
Prof. Dr. Thomas M. Kinfe
ALUMNI
Prof. Dr. Rolf-Detlef Treede
(former MCTN Co-Director)
Prof. Dr. Martin Bohus
Prof. Dr. Jochen Weishaupt