Outstanding research expertise
Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel, Chair of Biomaterials, and Prof. Dr. E. Ada Cavalcanti-Adam, Chair of Cellular Biomechanics, have been fellows at the renowned Max Planck School Matter to Life since 1 October.
While Prof. Scheibel was appointed to the Max Planck School Matter to Life for the first time this year, this is Prof. Cavalcanti-Adam's second term. ‘As a Fellow, I have supervised students at the Matter to Life School in their master's and doctoral theses, among other things,’ explains Prof. Cavalcanti-Adam. ‘I also give lectures and participate to meetings and retreats. In addition, I am a member of selection committees and supervise students throughout their time in the programme.’
The fellows of the three Max Planck Schools are outstanding scientists in their respective fields of research. This means that Scheibel and Cavalcanti-Adam belong to a Germany-wide network of leading researchers, among the most innovative minds in Germany. Under the umbrella of the Max Planck Schools, non-university and university experts come together to form a national research network that extends far beyond organisational and disciplinary boundaries. ‘Our fellows are exceptional researchers who are keen to promote and support international talent in the early stages of their careers. Driven by a curiosity to explore previously unknown areas and tackle complex research questions, our fellows work with doctoral students to develop new topics, facilitating scientific exchange at the highest level,’ says the organisation.
‘This appointment is a great honour – not only for me personally, but also as recognition of the research expertise and innovative strength at the University of Bayreuth,’ says Scheibel. Until 30 September 2029, Prof. Scheibel and Prof. Cavalcanti-Adam will support the graduate programme in a variety of ways.
‘I have always particularly enjoyed interacting with the students,’ says Prof. Cavalcanti-Adam. ‘This has allowed me to learn more about their passion and motivation, not only for the programme, but also for science in general.’ She also wants to help further develop the interdisciplinary features of the programme and link them together more effectively. ‘I would like to focus in particular on the life sciences and biomaterials,’ emphasises Prof. Cavalcanti-Adam.
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