KEY TO MY RESEARCH – Details, episodes & analysis

Immunotherapies: In this episode of Key To My Research, we delve into the groundbreaking work of cancer treatment and especially the field of cancer vaccines. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Juliane Walz. She is a pioneer in peptide-based immunotherapy at the University of Tübingen. From a personal experience with cancer as a teenager, Prof. Dr. Walz has dedicated her life to developing personalized cancer vaccines that harness the body's immune system to fight tumors. Discover how her research is revolutionizing cancer treatment, offering hope where traditional therapies fall short. Learn about the science behind peptide vaccines and the promise they hold for targeting specific cancers.

About Prof. Dr. Juliane Walz:  She is professor for Peptide-based Immunotherapy and Medical Director of the Clinical Cooperation Unit Translational Immunology. Her research focuses on the development of novel peptide-based immunotherapeutic concepts for tumor and infectious diseases.

Links:

About Prof. Dr. Walz:   https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1060

Cancer Vaccines:  https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/medizinische-fakultaet/forschung/forschungsschwerpunkt-i/impfen-gegen-krebs

Treatment option for tumor patients with the rare DNAJB1-PRKACA gene fusion:  https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/pressemeldungen/meldung/600#

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

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Plants & Soil: In this episode of Key To My Research, we discover how soil, often overlooked, holds the key to understanding and protecting our environment.   Our Guest: Prof. Dr. Michaela Dippold. She shares her lifelong fascination with nature, which began on her family farm, and how it led her to explore the hidden world of soil. Learn about the vital connections between plants and soil, the role of microbes, and the ancient symbiosis of mycorrhizal fungi that helps crops survive in harsh conditions. We also dive into her research on the impact of climate change on agriculture, the importance of carbon capture, and how wildfires disrupt ecosystems.  

About Prof. Dr. Michaela Dippold:   Prof. Dr. Dippold is professor of Geo-Biosphere Interactions at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen. She specializes in the relationship between plants and the connection they form to soil via their roots.

Links:  About Prof. Dr. Dippold:   https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/geowissenschaften/arbeitsgruppen/geo-und-umweltnaturwissenschaften/geo-und-umweltnaturwissenschaften/geosphaeren-biosphaeren-wechselwirkungen/who-is-who/prof-dr-michaela-dippold-1/

Departement of Geosciences:   https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/geosciences/department/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

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Neuro-Oncology: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the complex world of brain tumors and their cunning ability to evade therapy. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai. She shares her groundbreaking research and insights into improving therapeutic strategies for these formidable diseases, how tumor cells evade therapy, and how she and her team are identifying windows of opportunity where tumor cells are vulnerable. Join us as we explore the unique interdisciplinary approach at the University of Tübingen, where world-class expertise is coming together to push the boundaries of neuro-oncology.

About Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai:  She is a professor of Neurology and Neuro-Oncology at the University of Tübingen. And she is the Chair of the Department of Neurology and Interdiscipinary Neuro-Oncology at the University Hospital Tübingen.

Links: About Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai (German): https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1602

Neurology and Interdisciplinary Neuro-Oncology:  https://www.hih-tuebingen.de/en/research/neuro-oncology

Bionic Intelligence Tübingen Stuttgart https://www.bionic-intelligence.org/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

Production: changing time Fotiadis & Veit GbR (https://www.changing-time.de/) , Zentrum für Medienkompetenz (ZFM) (https://uni-tuebingen.de/zfm)

© University of Tübingen, Division II 1 – Research and Excellence Strategy, 2024 

Neuro-Oncology: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the complex world of brain tumors and their cunning ability to evade therapy. Our guest is Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai. She shares her groundbreaking research and insights into improving therapeutic strategies for these formidable diseases, how tumor cells evade therapy, and how she and her team are identifying windows of opportunity where tumor cells are vulnerable. Join us as we explore the unique interdisciplinary approach at the University of Tübingen, where world-class expertise is coming together to push the boundaries of neuro-oncology.

About Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai:  She is a professor of Neurology and Neuro-Oncology at the University of Tübingen. And she is the Chair of the Department of Neurology and Interdiscipinary Neuro-Oncology at the University Hospital Tübingen.

Find the hole interview with Prof. Dr. Tabatabai here: https://keytomyresearch.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-how-smart-are-tumors-prof-dr-ghazaleh-tabatabai/

Links: About Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai (German): https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1602

Neurology and Interdisciplinary Neuro-Oncology:  https://www.hih-tuebingen.de/en/research/neuro-oncology

Bionic Intelligence Tübingen Stuttgart https://www.bionic-intelligence.org/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

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Ethnography and AI: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the fascinating world of digital anthropology with Professor Christoph Bareither. He shares insights into how digital technologies are transforming everyday practices and experiences, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and social media. And we're especially getting Insight of the effects of social media algorithms on the beauty standards perceived by teenagers and adolescents.

About Prof. Dr. Christoph Bareither: He is a professor in cultural anthropology with a focus on digital anthropology at the University of Tübingen and the director of Ludwig-Uhland-Institute for empirical cultural studies. His research and teaching focuses on the ethnographic study of everyday digital cultures. The aim of his work is to contribute to urgent sociopolitical debates by shedding light on the transformations of everyday practices and experiences.

Find the hole interview with Prof. Dr. Bareither here: https://keytomyresearch.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-how-does-ai-affect-our-everyday-lives-prof-dr-christoph-bareither/

Links: More about Prof. Dr. Bareither: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/217899

Publications: https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/wirtschafts-und-sozialwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/faecher/fachbereich-sozialwissenschaften/empirische-kulturwissenschaft/institut/personen/professorinnen/christoph-bareither/publikationen/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

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Ethnography and AI: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the fascinating world of digital anthropology with Professor Christoph Bareither. He shares insights into how digital technologies are transforming everyday practices and experiences, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and social media. And we're especially getting Insight of the effects of social media algorithms on the beauty standards perceived by teenagers and adolescents.

About Prof. Dr. Christoph Bareither: He is a professor in cultural anthropology with a focus on digital anthropology at the University of Tübingen and the director of Ludwig-Uhland-Institute for empirical cultural studies. His research and teaching focuses on the ethnographic study of everyday digital cultures. The aim of his work is to contribute to urgent sociopolitical debates by shedding light on the transformations of everyday practices and experiences.

Find the hole interview with Prof. Dr. Bareither here: https://keytomyresearch.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-how-does-ai-affect-our-everyday-lives-prof-dr-christoph-bareither/

Links: More about Prof. Dr. Bareither: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/217899

Publications: https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/wirtschafts-und-sozialwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/faecher/fachbereich-sozialwissenschaften/empirische-kulturwissenschaft/institut/personen/professorinnen/christoph-bareither/publikationen/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

Production: changing time Fotiadis & Veit GbR (https://www.changing-time.de/) , Zentrum für Medienkompetenz (ZFM) (https://uni-tuebingen.de/zfm)

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Microbiome of plants: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Prof. Dr. Eric Kemen. We explore the world of plant resilience. Discover how Prof. Dr. Kemens research on microbial interactions in plant ecosystems could revolutionize agriculture and help us tackle the pressing issue of food security in the face of climate change.

About Prof. Dr. Kemen: He is a professor at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, in Tübingen. He is researching Microbial Interactions in Plant Ecosystems.

Links: About Prof. Dr. Eric Kemen and his Portfolio: https://fit.uni-tuebingen.de/Portfolio/Details?id=3478

Center for Plant Molecular Biology: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/zentren/zentrum-fuer-molekularbiologie-der-pflanzen/research/research-groups/microbial-interactions

Studie Papers: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.17.572047v2.abstract  https://trr356plantmicrobe.de/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

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© University of Tübingen, Division II 1 – Research and Excellence Strategy, 2024

Microbiome of plants: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Prof. Dr. Eric Kemen. We explore the world of plant resilience. Discover how Prof. Dr. Kemens research on microbial interactions in plant ecosystems could revolutionize agriculture and help us tackle the pressing issue of food security in the face of climate change.

About Prof. Dr. Kemen: He is a professor at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, in Tübingen. He is researching Microbial Interactions in Plant Ecosystems.

Find the hole interview with Prof. Dr. Kemen here: https://keytomyresearch.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-prof-dr-eric-kemen/

Links: About Prof. Dr. Eric Kemen and his Portfolio: https://fit.uni-tuebingen.de/Portfolio/Details?id=3478

Center for Plant Molecular Biology: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/zentren/zentrum-fuer-molekularbiologie-der-pflanzen/research/research-groups/microbial-interactions

Studie Papers: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.17.572047v2.abstract  https://trr356plantmicrobe.de/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

Production: changing time Fotiadis & Veit GbR (https://www.changing-time.de/), Zentrum für Medienkompetenz (ZFM) (https://uni-tuebingen.de/zfm)

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Women’s mental health: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl, based at the University of Tübingen. Prof. Dr. Derntl’s research focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Historically, mental health research has primarily focused on men, leading to significant gaps in understanding and treatment. Join us as we explore why individualized treatment is crucial and how Derntl’s work is paving the way for more inclusive mental health care.

About Prof. Dr. Derntl: She is a leading researcher at the University of Tübingen, focusing on women's mental health and brain function. Her work aims to close the gender gap in mental health research and promote individualized treatment for everyone.

Links: About Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1610

Publication on the topic of postpartum depression: Hahn et al. 2021 Translational Psychiatry, 11, 121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33574229/

Sacher et al. 2020 Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 59, 100859.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32771399/

Study on premenstrual dysphoric depression (PMDD): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37171547/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36997451/

Publication on the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36449413/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

Production: changing time Fotiadis & Veit GbR (https://www.changing-time.de/), Zentrum für Medienkompetenz (ZFM) (https://uni-tuebingen.de/zfm)

© University of Tübingen, Division II 1 – Research and Excellence Strategy, 2024

Women’s mental health: In this episode of Key To My Research, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl, based at the University of Tübingen. Prof. Dr. Derntl’s research focuses on the unique mental health challenges faced by women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Historically, mental health research has primarily focused on men, leading to significant gaps in understanding and treatment. Join us as we explore why individualized treatment is crucial and how Derntl’s work is paving the way for more inclusive mental health care.

About Prof. Dr. Derntl: She is a leading researcher at the University of Tübingen, focusing on women's mental health and brain function. Her work aims to close the gender gap in mental health research and promote individualized treatment for everyone.

Find the hole interview with Prof. Dr. Derntl here: https://keytomyresearch.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-prof-dr-birgit-derntl/

Links: About Prof. Dr. Birgit Derntl: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1610

Publication on the topic of postpartum depression: Hahn et al. 2021 Translational Psychiatry, 11, 121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33574229/

Sacher et al. 2020 Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, 59, 100859.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32771399/

Study on premenstrual dysphoric depression (PMDD): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37171547/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36997451/

Publication on the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36449413/

University of Tübingen: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en Excellence Strategy: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/excellence-strategy

Production: changing time Fotiadis & Veit GbR (https://www.changing-time.de/), Zentrum für Medienkompetenz (ZFM) (https://uni-tuebingen.de/zfm)

© University of Tübingen, Division II 1 – Research and Excellence Strategy, 2024