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News

In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.

Portrait: Sumit Roy

Under Pressure: How stress affects the brain, and what non-invasive brain stimulation can do about it

Acute psychological stress not only affects our well-being, but also fundamental mental abilities such as working memory. But what exactly happens in the brain and autonomic nervous system when we are under stress—and is there a way to actively influence these …

Neurotoxicity of solvents: Prof. Christoph van Thriel’s new reference book offers a comprehensive overview

Organic solvents are found in paints, cosmetics, and cleaning products, and are part of our everyday lives. In his new book "Neurotoxicity of Solvents", Prof. Dr. Christoph van Thriel presents the neurotoxic risks they can pose.
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City cycling 2025 - IfADo cycles over 2,000 km

Researchers from IfADo once again took part in city cycling in 2025. The aim of the campaign is to cover as many everyday journeys as possible by bike within 21 days.
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Diversity Day 2025: dishes from all over the world

This year's Diversity Day took place on May 27. As a member of the “Charta der Vielfalt” (Diversity Charter), IfADo is also setting an example for diversity and cooperation that is characterized by mutual respect and appreciation. IfADo's research successes …
Two group pictures: left Marie Beaupain on stage with the other participants, right Laura Klatt on stage with the other participants

From mind reading to receptor ballet: IfADo scientists impress at science slam events in Dortmund

Two science slam events took place in Dortmund on April 27 and May 4, at which IfADo scientists Dr. Laura Klatt and Marie Beaupain delighted the audience with their entertaining and easy-to-understand presentations about their research.
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Matthias Jäger – New honorary member of the GfA 2025

The Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft e.V. (GfA) honours ‘personalities from Germany and abroad who have made outstanding contributions to ergonomics or to the Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft’ with an honorary membership; since its foundation in 1953, …
Prof. Dr. Carsten Watzl in the laboratory

Carsten Watzl becomes a member of two DFG Senate committees

The Senate of the German Research Foundation (DFG) has elected Prof. Dr. Carsten Watzl, Scientific Director and Head of the Immunology Department at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment in Dortmund (IfADo), to become a member of the Senate …