We can finally resume experimental work! The strict lockdown is ending, and the institute is now open again (albeit at reduced density).

Janita joins the lab as a new PhD student. Welcome!

Inclusion of temporal information in single cell transcriptomics: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1av1J4qcwYRvXH

Like most other research institutes, the MDC is shut down (almost) completely to limit the spread of the corona virus. The lab continues to operate via home office – including a daily meeting in our online coffee corner for a virtual espresso…

Some impressions from the empty lab

Philipp gives a talk at the “Engineering the Genome” conference in Banff, Alberta.

Amanda starts her MSc thesis (Molecular Medicine, Charité). Welcome!

Joint lab retreat with the Ninov lab from CRTD. Great discussions and many new ideas in a beautiful setting at Schloss Lübbenau, Spreewald.

Lab Christmas party on the BIMSB roof terrace, with barbecue and Feuerzangenbowle!

Philipp gives a talk at the IRI single cell colloquium in Berlin.