Who We Are

The International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter: from molecules to dynamics (IMPRS-LM) is a joint PhD program between the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology, the TU Dortmund University, the Ruhr University of Bochum, and the University of Duisburg-Essen, located in the vibrant and multicultural Ruhr Metropolitan Area in Germany.

The IMPRS-LM unites scientists from diverse disciplines to tackle a fundamental question in biology: How do chemical components self-organize to give rise to living cells? By integrating traditional approaches—from structural and synthetic biology to cutting-edge computational modelling—our interdisciplinary team of molecular biologists, chemists and physicists explores the spatial and temporal dynamics of biochemical networks within the cellular environment.

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