This year brings a very special honor as Dr. Andreas Zietzer has been selected to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. The participants had to undergo a lengthy application process to be eligible for the conference. A total of 635 young scientists from around the world have been invited to the meeting. As part of #LINO23, the selected participants can look forward to engaging talks, Agora discussions, and panel sessions, but most importantly, personal interactions with Nobel laureates and other young scientists.

The International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) 2023 conference was held in Seattle, Washington, attracting researchers, scientists, and professionals from various disciplines and backgrounds. The event spanned over 17-21 May, providing a comprehensive platform for attendees to exchange knowledge, collaborate, and explore the latest developments in extracellular vesicles (EV) research.

The TRR259 “Aortic Disease” was awarded a DFG grant of about 14 Mio € for its second funding period (2023 – 2027)! With this extension, we are excited to continue cutting-edge research into aortic diseases in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Bonn.