As part of Girls’ Day 2026, the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich participated in the center‑wide initiative to introduce school students to scientific research and technology‑driven careers. The Girls’ Day programme is designed to encourage girls to explore fields in which women …Read More »

Prof. Vasilis Ntziachristos, coordinator of GLUMON, has been elected to the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Bavaria. This distinction recognizes his outstanding contributions to biomedical imaging and his pioneering work at the interface of engineering, physics, and medicine. …Read More »

Partner TUM-MED is now recruiting patients with type-2 diabetes or severe overweight (BMI 30–45 kg/m²) to join their human study. The participation consists in two visits, including a screening session with the medical doctor and the actual measurements. There’s a compensation fee of 100 Euros. Please check …Read More »

November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about diabetes. The campaign was first established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the growing global prevalence of the disease. Today, it is estimated that …Read More »

On the weekend of 10–12 October 2025, the FORSCHA (Münchner Wissenschaftstage), took place in Munich. This science communication fair was free of charge and lasted three days. The event targeted a broad audience, with special emphasis on non-scientific visitors and children. It was held at the emphasis …Read More »

Helmholtz Munich and its Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI, coordinator of GLUMON) took part in the 2025 edition of herCAREER on October 9–10. herCAREER is Europe’s largest career and networking event of its kind. Held annually in Munich, the expo provides a unique platform for …Read More »

On September 25, 2025, sThesis participated in the Prague.bio Conference in Prague, one of the leading biotechnology-focused events in Central Europe. The conference brought together more than 400 participants from across the biotech ecosystem, including startups, researchers, investors, and industry experts. With a strong focus on investment …Read More »

A central milestone for the project was the in‑person technical meeting at TUM on 9 July 2025, during which the clinical partners from TUM-MED and MUG visited the laboratories and were introduced to the GLUMON sensor prototype for the first time. This meeting significantly strengthened the collaboration …Read More »

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI), coordinator of the GLUMON project, was present at the Technical University of Munich Universitätsklinikum open day! PhD students showcased our research on optoacoustic imaging and sensing to the public. It was a great pleasure …Read More »

On May 28, 2025, the TUM School of Medicine and Health hosted its annual summer party. GLUMON coordinator, the Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, joined the celebration with our popular Imaging Twister game and a dedicated roll-up showcasing our coordinated EU-Projects. The atmosphere was lively, filled …Read More »