Events that our members contributed to and/or were sponsored by SyNergy:
February 2026
Medical Students Explore Neurodegeneration at the SyNergy Science Day
Organized by the SyNergy Translational Teaching Track, the SyNergy Science Day welcomed around 300 medical students for a hands-on and inspiring exploration of neurodegenerative disease research.
For those affected, their families, and interested laypersons. "Alzheimer's disease – causes, progression, and current research". In collaboration with the SyNergy Cluster.
From the birth of the universe and the mysteries of quantum mechanics to the secrets of the brain and the paths to sustainable energy. Enjoy an evening of science with us in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Forschungscampus Garching
3 October 2024, 10:00-17:00
Open Day - Forschungscampus Garching
Exploring the future: energy, quantum, brain, and cosmos. Join the Munich Clusters of Excellence at the Open Day of Forschungscampus Garching.
Soapbox Science is an annual public science communication event that brings cutting-edge science to the public, in an accessible, fun, free, and un-intimidating way. Sponsored by SyNergy
Organized by researchers at Klinikum rechts der Isar. More than 300 patients, relatives, and interested people were informed about current MS research projects at the hospital, current results, and the latest findings on the causes and therapies of MS.
On the occasion of the European Stroke Congress (ESOC 2023 in Munich), experts from LMU Hospital and other initiators, including SyNergy, provided information on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of strokes at an information campaign at Munich's Odeonsplatz. Among other things, interested people could have their blood pressure measured and their individual risk of stroke determined in a campaign information bus.
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to local pub/cafe/space to share their scientific discoveries. Two of our members gave a presentation:
Angelika Harbauer: "Food for thought – how mitochondria power our nerves"
Gregor Pilz: Afraid of losing some neurons with one or the other pint? Don't worry, your hippocampus adds neurons constantly to your brain's circuits
What does a neuron look like, and what is its function? How can you recognize Alzheimer’s Disease in the brain? We answered these questions and more at FORSCHA – the annual Munich science fair hosted at the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum from 5-7 May. Nearly 8,000 visitors of all ages joined this year to learn about science and research.
The four Munich Clusters of Excellence presented themselves together at the new Science Congress Center Munich (GALILEO) at the Garching Research Center. At the stand, we offered experiments for children, lots of information about the clusters, and an exciting quiz.
3 October 2022, 9am-5pm
Soap Box Science Munich
"Gender equality starts with many little changes" by Prof. Dr. Angelika Harbauer
Together with the other Munich-based Excellence Clusters we were at the annual Munich science fair to give the public a look into the world of science.
November 2021
Munich Science Slam
Ida Pasämaa shines a spotlight on the not-so-famous cell types in the brain - the glia cells!
The Alzheimer Gesellschaft München e.V. (AGM) celebrated its 35th anniversary together with the SyNergy Cluster with a ceremony at the Center for Stroke and Dementia Research. The Bavarian State Minister for Health and Care, Klaus Holetschek, opened the event with a welcoming address.
Together with the other Munich-based Excellence Clusters we were at the annual Munich science fair to give the public a look into the world of science.
