The aim of research at Helmholtz Zentrum München is to attain an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of diabetes, chronic lung diseases and allergies. To achieve this objective, the Center seeks to develop personalized approaches for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Through a close network of basic and translational research and technolo-gy-driven discoveries, Helmholtz Zentrum München pursues a comprehensive research approach. Thus, research contributions can also be made to other disease areas, and the development of personalized medicine can be promoted.

The 48 scientific institutes and independent research units comprise a network linking the various pro-grams and research topics. In order to translate basic research into medical applications, researchers of Helmholtz Zentrum München collaborate closely in translational research centers and clinical cooperati-on groups with medical partners in universities and hospitals as well as with industry.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research institution of the German Federal Government and the Free Sta-te of Bavaria and is a member of Germany‘s largest scientific organization, the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres. Furthermore, Helmholtz Zentrum München participates in all six German Centres for Health Research, with leading function in the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD).

Helmholtz Zentrum München in Numbers

2 280 employees from

70 nations

558 PhD students 1 331 publications in international journals

7 603 total impact factor points

10 Starting Grants of the European Research Council (ERC)

5 Consolidator Grants of the European Research Council (ERC)

4 Advanced Grants of the European ResearchCouncil (ERC)

48 institutes and independent research units

27 joint appointments with universities

19 spin-offs since 1997

131 patent families

3 translational research centers

7 clinical cooperation groups

24 young investigators groups

2 information services

268 million euros in finance volume for 2015

Scientific Publications

More than 1,300 publications a year in internationally recognized journals and a total of 7600 impact factor points are indicators of the scientific publication output of Helmholtz Zentrum München.

ERC GrantsHelmholtz Zentrum München currently has 19 grants of the European Research Council (ERC) and thus holds a leading position among other scientific institutions in the acquisition of grants of the European Research Council (ERC).

Pioneer Campus

In the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus for Innovative Bio-medicine, highly talented international scientists from the fields of basic research, clinical applications and engineering sciences are working to solve the most important biomedical challenges of our time.

Technology PlatformsHelmholtz Zentrum München has state-of-the-art technology platforms which are provided as central service units for scientists and collaborations with research organisations and industry:

• Analytical Pathology• Inorganic Analysis• Assay Development and Screening• Radiation Facilities• Experimental Environmental Simulation• Fragment-Based Drug Discovery• Genome Analysis Center• German Mouse Clinic• Metabolomic Express• Protein Expression and Purification• Proteomics• X-ray Crystallography• Comparative Medicine• Immunoanalytics• Monoclonal Antibodies• Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells - iPSC

Training the next generation of researchers

Helmholtz Zentrum München sets standards in supporting the young generation of scientists and provides education and training for scientists on an international level.

Helmholtz Graduate School Environmental Health The Helmholtz Graduate School Environmental Health (HELENA), founded jointly with the Munich elite uni-versities, aims to qualify a new generation of inter-nationally competitive doctoral students and offers them individualized, interdisciplinary training.

Postdoctoral Fellowship ProgramEach year, the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program developed at Helmholtz Zentrum München recruits 10 highly qualified postdocs for fully funded, three-year positions as scientists in designated research areas of the Center. The postdocs receive individual mentoring and coaching and are integrated into the research environment of their institute, thus ensuring that they receive the support they need for a successful career in academic research or in industry.

Young Investigator Groups ProgramAs a participant in the Helmholtz Young Investigator Groups Program, Helmholtz Zentrum München attracts top young researchers from all over the world to Munich to lead young investigator groups with tenure track option. The program provides an ideal career springboard for young scientists.

Attractive working environmentHelmholtz Zentrum München offers dedicated support to international newcomers to help in the planning and preparation of their move to Munich. This includes e.g. the organization of short-term guesthouse accommodation and free German langu-age courses. The Helmholtz Zentrum is proud of its international and family-friendly atmosphere, inclu-ding campus childcare facilities, a café for graduate students and a company health management system. As a member of the Technical University of Munich (TUM)’s Dual Career Office, Helmholtz Zentrum Mün-chen supports dual career.

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