15 Years Master Program Translational Medical Research

In 2010, the first cohort of TMR students started their journey into the world of translational medical research at the Medical Faculty Mannheim, and since then the program has constantly adapted, optimized and increased its content, attractiveness and reputation.

We are thrilled to celebrate the 15^th anniversary of TMR with our students, alumni, lecturers, supervisors, supporters and everyone else interested in some insight into the program and the career and life of TMR alumni.

We cordially invite you to join our celebration on July 18, 2025, in the lecture hall H02 in the Old Brewery next to the UMM campus.

Please register via the following link (Deadline extended until July 6): 
https://check-in.uni-heidelberg.de/stmm/tmr2025/

In case you did not register in time but would now be able participate on-site, we welcome you to join and add your name to the participant list on-site!

For everyone who would like to participate online, please use the following link and use your full name (and optimally your affiliation) when entering the Zoom Waiting Room:
https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/69126706674?pwd=k97lHBUUjH0E8kcppbA1ILaqZzUXlq.1

Meeting ID: 691 2670 6674
Passcode: 529117

We look forward to a day full of great memories and connections, both old and new!

Schedule:

9.00 am – 12.30 pm: Alumni Trip: Luisenpark

For alumni and current students only.

2.00 pm – 6.30 pm: Anniversary Celebration with Talks and Champagne Reception (H02, Alte Brauerei)

• 2.00 pm: Welcome and Greetings
  • Prof. Dr. Jonathan Sleeman (TMR Program Director)
  • Prof. Dr. Martin Schmelz (p.p. Dean of Studies Medical Faculty Mannheim)
• 2.15 pm: An Oveview: 15 Years of TMR
  • Dr. Stefanie Dukowic-Schulze (current TMR coordinator)
  • Dr. Susanne Hausselt (former TMR coordinator)
• 2.45 pm: Coffee break with group photograph
• 3.30 pm: Alumni Flash Talks & Round Table Discussion
  • Moderation by Michael Vacha and Nazanin Goshtasbi
  • Prof. Dr. med. Cheng Yang (Chief Physician & Associate Professor; Anhui Medical University, China)
  • Dr. med. Lina Susana Silva Bermudez (Physician & Clinician scientist; University Medicine Mannheim)
  • Dr. Saad Farooq (General Surgery Resident; Penn Medicine, US)
  • Tejas Sawant (Resident; RCSI Dublin, Ireland)
  • Jovana Katrinka Mavrak (DPhil student; Oxford University, UK)
  • Daniel Andrés Sierra García (Academic Researcher; Uppsala University, Sweden)
  • Jimmy Daza (Academic Researcher/ PhD student; Medical Faculty Mannheim

• 5.00 pm: Conclusion
  • Prof. Dr. Jonathan Sleeman (TMR Program Director)
• 5.15 pm: Champagne Reception