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Event calendar

Numerous lecture series and other events with scientific content and beyond are offered by the Medical Faculty Mannheim and the UMM. In general these can be attended by young scientists and credited towards the structured doctoral programmes.

Lab course: Primer to Molecular methods in clinical diagnostics

21–24/07/2025

This 4-day-course addresses molecular methods and has been diseigned especially for beginners. Participants learn about the experimental basics of modern diagnostics such as RNA extraction from clinical material, cDNA Synthesis, primer design, PCR, hybridization, Microarray production and use, Cytogenetics and CGH in lectures and practical lessons.

Prerequisites: Please bring your personal lab coat.

Full participation in the course can be credited towards the structured programmes Dr. sc. hum. (category C6) or Dr med. (category K4) programmes.

Meeting point/lab: Wissenschaftliches Labor, Pettenkoferstr. 22

Number of participants: maximum 8

Registration: until 7 July 2025, directly in LEARN or by email stmm@remove-this.medma.uni-heidelberg.de

Information session on starting your doctorate (Dr med)

September/October (date to be announced) – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

This event will provide an overview of the structured training program for Dr med students at the Medical Faculty Mannheim: formalities (doctoral agreement, deadlines, doctoral scholarships, etc.) and content (courses offered by the STMM, Moodle, LEARN, structured programme).

Some of our current doctoral candidates will share their experiences and insights regarding the doctorate and answer questions (e.g., how do I find a doctoral thesis and a supervisor, do I need a semester off, how can I fund my doctorate, and much more)

Location: tbd

Registration: welcome under this link.