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​The CRC 1430 Annual Retreat 2024 took place from June 12 to 14 at Hotel Schloss Friedestrom in Zons am Rhein, gathering over 60 participants, including the newly associated labs led by Prof. Barbara Grünwald and Prof. Kathrin Thedieck.

This retreat provided a valuable opportunity to share the latest research developments from our labs. Throughout the event, researchers offered updates on their individual projects and collaborative efforts, sparking productive discussions and new insights. The evening poster sessions were a highlight, showcasing the impressive work of our PhD students and postdocs.

In addition to the scientific sessions, we organized a city tour of Zons am Rhein, giving PhD students and postdocs a chance to connect in a more relaxed environment.

This retreat’s success reflects the dedication and contributions of all participants! We look forward to building on the momentum generated during this event.

Congratulations!

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​​We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Poster Prize: Nico Klink, Johanna Seier, and Sebastian Urban. Their exceptional teamwork on this year’s posters truly set them apart. Congratulations to all three for their outstanding collaboration! We also want to acknowledge Kristina Mrug and Alexandra Hommel, who earned second and third place, respectively.

The Paper Prize 2023 was awarded to Richard Pleuger from the Westermann lab for the publication, “Microtubule end-on attachment maturation regulates Mps1 association with its kinetochore receptor” published in Current Biology, Volume 34 (2024), Issue 11.

We also introduced the Data Champion award, which went to Gina Simon from the Hellerschmied lab for her innovative contributions to research data management. Gina’s extensive use of tools like OMERO and eLab earned her this honor. Congratulations, Gina!