CeMM Research Center
for Molecular Medicine

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PhD Program

The CeMM PhD Program trains researchers in a post-genomic, molecular understanding of biological and pathological systems, contributing to the future of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. Students gain expertise in biomedical technologies, cell and molecular biology, and their application to disease mechanisms and targeted therapies. They also develop skills in interdisciplinary communication and project management for translational research.

A key feature of the program is its collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Scientists from diverse fields, including medicine, computer science, life sciences, mathematics, chemistry, and physics, work together to tackle complex scientific challenges and drive innovation in molecular medicine.
 

PostDoc Program

The CeMM Postdoc Program offers researchers a highly collaborative and innovative environment to advance molecular medicine. With access to state-of-the-art post-genomic technologies, postdocs work on societally important diseases such as immune disorders, infections, cancer, and metabolic disorders. The program fosters close interactions with physicians and clinical researchers, benefiting from CeMM’s location at one of Europe’s largest medical campuses.

Postdocs at CeMM receive dedicated training, mentoring, and supervision to support their career development. The program has a strong track record of preparing researchers for leadership roles in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, equipping them with the skills and resources needed for groundbreaking scientific contributions.

Research Technicians

CeMM offers a clear and structured career path for Research Technicians, recognizing and supporting professional growth at every stage. At CeMM, technicians are essential to the success of scientific research, and their career development is taken seriously. CeMM’s Research Technicians are much more than technical support staff. They are key contributors to the daily operations and long-term success of every lab and facility. From experimental design to troubleshooting high-end analytical instruments, RTs ensure that research runs smoothly and efficiently.

One of CeMM's key mission is to unlock new insights into human diseases through pioneering biomedical research. Achieving this relies on a strong foundation—one that is built and maintained by our dedicated Research Technicians.Their behind-the-scenes expertise powers the discoveries that help shape the future of medicine.

Research Report

2024

The CeMM Research Report 2024 explores the central role of mathematics in life sciences. From atomic interactions to complex biological systems, the report highlights how equations underpin our understanding of measurable and predictable phenomena. As a creative expression of this theme, the CeMM community collectively designed a calculator-inspired cover during a team outing.

Each research and administrative group contributed a mathematical formula symbolic of their work, turning the report into a fusion of science, art, and collaboration. With support from photographer Klaus Pichler and theater artist Wolfgang Kainz, the result is a vibrant and visually striking documentation of scientific curiosity and team spirit.

Recent Publications

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2025
Eosinophil innate immune memory after bacterial skin infection promotes allergic lung inflammation
Mariem Radhouani, Asma Farhat, Anna Hakobyan, Sophie Zahalka, Lisabeth Pimenov, Alina Fokina, Anastasiya Hladik, Karin Lakovits, Jessica Brösamlen, Vojtech Dvorak, Natalia Nunes, Andreas Zech, Marco Idzko, Thomas Krausgruber, Jörg Köhl, Ozge Uluckan, Jiri Kovarik, Kai Hoehlig, Axel Vater, Margret Eckhard, Andy Sombke, Nikolaus Fortelny, Jörg Menche, Sylvia Knapp, Philipp Starkl.
Sci Immunol. 2025 Apr 4;10(106):eadp6231. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adp6231. Epub 2025 Apr 4.
2025
An aging bone marrow exacerbates lung fibrosis by fueling profibrotic macrophage persistence
Asma Farhat, Mariem Radhouani, Florian Deckert, Sophie Zahalka, Lisabeth Pimenov, Alina Fokina, Anna Hakobyan, Felicitas Oberndorfer, Jessica Brösamlen, Anastasiya Hladik, Karin Lakovits, Fanzhe Meng, Federica Quattrone, Louis Boon, Cornelia Vesely, Philipp Starkl, Nicole Boucheron, Jörg Menche, Joris van der Veeken, Wilfried Ellmeier, Anna-Dorothea Gorki, Clarissa Campbell, Riem Gawish, Sylvia Knapp.
Sci Immunol. 2025 Mar 28;10(105):eadk5041. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adk5041. Epub 2025 Mar 28.
2025
The polyamine-regulating enzyme SSAT1 impairs tissue regulatory T cell function in chronic cutaneous inflammation
Teresa Neuwirth, Daniel Malzl, Katja Knapp, Panagiota Tsokkou, Lisa Kleissl, Anna Gabriel, Baerbel Reininger, Christian Freystätter, Nara Marella, Ana P Kutschat, Elisabeth Ponweiser, Arvand Haschemi, Davide Seruggia, Jörg Menche, Erwin F Wagner, Georg Stary.
Immunity. 2025 Mar 11;58(3):632-647.e12. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2025.02.011. Epub 2025 Feb 28.

EU-LIFE

EU-LIFE is an alliance of independent European research institutes in the life sciences. EU-LIFE contributes to the improvement of research by influencing European science policies and by developing, implementing and disseminating best practices in the organisation and management of research institutes.