Oncolytic viruses are considered a new therapeutic approach to fighting cancer. Dr.-Ing. Sven Göbel dealt with the characterization, optimization and intensification of bioreactor processes for the production of oncolytic viruses in his dissertation. In May 2025, he was honored with the DECHEMA Industrial Bioprocess Award 2025 for his outstanding research work. more

Interdisciplinary research, diversity and cooperation across national and disciplinary boundaries: Our scientists and doctoral students present their current research projects. You can also learn more about our scientific publications, events and milestones in our institute's life over the past two years. more

Chemical energy storage made possible with the help of innovative catalysts more

Opportunities, hurdles, solutions more

What makes a truly circular economy so difficult to achieve – technically, economically, and socially? Kai Sundmacher, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, and Dietmar Harhoff, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, share their insights in a joint interview. They discuss the incentives we need, the importance of durable products, and how even small decisions can drive big change. more

From 24 to 26 June 2025, the Max Planck Society will host its annual meeting in Magdeburg, bringing together around 500 guests, including both internal members and external participants. The programme will feature a range of events and committee meetings, with two highlights at its core: the awarding of the Harnack Medal and the Plenary Assembly. more

14 June 2025, 6.00 to 00.00 p.m.: Experience our research in the engineering sciences more

The PhD Career Day at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg offered young scientists a platform to explore different career paths, network with industry experts and gain valuable insights into the job market. more

The startup plans to use the seed capital to accelerate its technologies in the fields of nutrition and biopharmaceuticals more