News
In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.
Project launch: HyCell
The “HyCell” project, led by Dr. Patrick Nell from the Toxicology Department of the Leibniz research centre for Working Environment in Dortmund (IfADo), just started. The research project is dedicated to the correction of stemm cell-derived hepatocyte hybrid …
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.
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 …
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.
SOPRANO Open Call to Accelerate Robotics Innovation in Europe
Up to €200K in funding available for cutting-edge robotics solutions exploiting the SOPRANO technologies
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, …
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 …
Hannah Schade wins 7th APuZ-Science Slam in Leipzig
Dr. Hannah Schade, a scientist from the Department of Psychology and Neurosciences at the IfADo, convinced the audience at the 7th APuZ-Science Slam last Saturday with her slam "Gandalf against Burnout".
Cannabidiol in Food: Potential Health Risks
The DFG Senate Commission on Food Safety has conducted a risk-benefit analysis / Call for better consumer information