We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Kristina Friedland and Dr. Selin Akpinar Adscheid are participating in GeneNovate, Germany’s flagship entrepreneurship program focused on gene and cell therapies, biotechnology, medicine, and the life sciences. GeneNovate is Germany’s first nationwide entrepreneurship program dedicated to innovation in gene and cell therapies, biotechnology, medicine, and the life … Continued
🌟 Exciting News! We’re proud to share that Dr. Selin Akpinar Adscheid has been selected for the Nucleate x Genentech BD101 Fellowship 2025 Cohort — one of only two participants from Germany and 25 worldwide (5% acceptance rate)! The BD101 program unites rising biotech leaders to explore the foundations of business development through interactive lectures, … Continued
World Patient Safety Day calls attention to the global responsibility of ensuring healthcare is safe for everyone. Pharmacists play a crucial role in this mission: as easily accessible healthcare professionals, they use their expertise in medicines to detect risks, prevent medication errors, and guide patients in the safe and effective use of their therapies. Their … Continued
Exciting news! Marko has been awarded the Training Professional Development Award (TPDA) 2025 by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). This award supports early-career researchers through specialized training opportunities during the SfN 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, USA, as well as within the following year. The TPDA recognizes researchers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to … Continued
From August 12–14, 2025, we came together as the Friedland Research Lab for a retreat along the beautiful Mosel River. Our program combined adventure, reflection, and collaboration. A special highlight was our canoeing tour through the Mosel valley, which gave us the chance to connect with one another in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Alongside … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Julia has received the Santander International Short Stays Scholarship, awarded by Santander and Johannes Gutenberg University. In May, she took part in an intensive two-week language course in Oxford, with mornings dedicated to presentations and writing, and afternoons focused on vocabulary training. Congratulations, Julia! We’re proud of your achievement!
We are pleased to share that our Postdoctoral Research Associate, Selin Akpinar Adscheid, has successfully defended her doctoral thesis on July 11, 2025. Selin carried out her PhD research in Biopharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions PhD Fellow within the Bio2Brain project. Her work was conducted at MyBiotech GmbH in collaboration with … Continued
On June 26th, we at the Friedland Lab and the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences welcomed many curious prospective students to the JGU Open Day and offered exciting insights into the world of Pharmacology & Toxicology as well as Clinical Pharmacy. We showcased just how diverse and research-driven the Pharmacy Department in Mainz is … Continued
Sebastian began his PhD thesis at the Friedland Research Lab following his earlier experiences with us as a HiWi and placement year student. His research will focus on the role of stress granules and RNA dynamics in Alzheimer’s disease, helping us better understand how cellular stress responses contribute to neurodegeneration. We wish him a wonderful … Continued
At the Friedland Research Lab, we’re excited to share the launch of our new research initiative: PharmBePsych PharmBePsych, led by the Friedland Research Lab, is a groundbreaking clinical research project taking place in community pharmacies across Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It aims to strengthen adherence to long-term treatment plans and help prevent relapses in people with mental … Continued