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On November 6, 2025, Nature Microbiology published the article “An updated evolutionary classification of CRISPR–Cas systems including rare variants,” co-authored by our PI Rolf Backofen. Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) are naturally occurring systems that recognize and cleave specific DNA or RNA sequences, playing a vital role in the adaptive immunity of […]

In preparation for the upcoming SMART Retreat and as part of the ongoing collaboration follow-up, SMART doctoral researchers came together to present and refine their collaboration pitches, exploring connections and new directions for joint research. Combining group exercises with trainer feedback from Dr. Vincen Botella-Soler , participants reworked their pitches, exchanged constructive input and uncovered new links […]

On March 13, 2025, visitors to the interactive event BrAInWorlds – The World in Our Heads immersed themselves in a sensory-rich and emotion-evoking experience, discovering firsthand how our surroundings shape our perception of the world. This event was made possible by a dedicated team of organizers led by our Associated Researcher Ilka Diester, with SmallData participating via collaborative […]

Early Career Researchers from the CRC 1597 Small Data took part in Science Days (October 23–26), one of the largest STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fairs in the German-speaking world, which this year celebrated its 25th anniversary. Through interactive exhibitions and direct engagement with researchers from various disciplines, the event aims to bring science […]

Last week, SMART doctoral researchers took part in the course Navigating Peer Review & Getting Published with Dr. Lukas Peintner. The two-day training guided participants through the publication process — from preparing and submitting a manuscript to responding to reviewer feedback. Through interactive exercises, participants explored the roles of authors, editors, and reviewers, gaining a practical view of […]

The city of Freiburg, Germany, hosted the annual German Conference on Pattern Recognition (GCPR) from September 23 to 26. Early-career researchers Simon Ging, Sebastian Walter, Jelena Bratulić, and Samuel Böhm from the CRC 1597 Small Data showcased their latest work through oral presentations, followed by engaging poster discussions. We warmly congratulate our doctoral researchers on their contributions to this […]

The Progress Seminar is part of SMART’s shared language strategy, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration by providing a regular space where doctoral researchers present their work, receive feedback, and connect across fields. Following researcher feedback, the seminar now alternates between specialized and general sessions. This new structure aims to balance focused disciplinary discussion with broader interdisciplinary exchange. The first sessions in both formats […]

Freiburg is strengthening its position in cancer research with the establishment of a new Professorship for Bioinformatics within the Collaborative Research Institute Intelligent Oncology (CRIION), now held by our Associated Researcher Maria Kalweit. The research will focus on developing machine learning methods to enable data-driven diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic approaches in oncology and hematology. An […]

How does gender influence outcomes in clinical trials? And should it be considered when designing study protocols? These and related questions were at the center of discussions during the Autumn School “Facing the Gender Data Gap” (October 6–10), a joint event organized by the Centre of Anthropology and Gender Studies, the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care […]

On October 2, 2025, the SMART Master Lab Cohort 2.0 wrapped up with a poster presentation session. Over 10 weeks, our Master students worked closely with doctoral researchers and principal investigators before presenting their results to CRC members. The event opened at 14:30 with remarks from SMART Principal investigator Nadine Binder, followed by guided poster tours in which students presented […]