Perspectives of Molecular Neurobiology: 11th Westerberger Herbsttagung

26.07.2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, the traditional “Westerberger Herbsttagung” will take place in its 11th edition in the CellNanOs building. This year’s topic is "New Approaches to Study Neurons". Participation in the event is free and registration is now open.

Handover in the Scientific Advisory Board of the Alzheimer's Research Initiative: Roland Brandt takes over as chairman

26.07.2024

The “Alzheimer Forschungsinitiative” (AFI) is the largest private sponsor of Alzheimer's research in Germany. Since its foundation in 1995, it has distributed over 16 million euros for research. From next year, Prof. Dr. Roland Brandt (RG Neurobiology) will take over the chairmanship of the initiative's Scientific Advisory Board.

Cellular dynamics at the highest resolution: Scientists at CellNanOs develop new microscope

19.07.2024

Scientists at the Integrated Bioimaging Facility (iBiOs) at CellNanOs and the Biophysics group have developed a correlative microscope method that allows the simultaneous imaging of molecular interactions and their nano-environment in living cells with very high temporal and spatial resolution. The new method enables, for example, the analysis of immune receptor dynamics on the cell (see image), which move in complex membrane systems that are in turn linked to the cytoskeleton (actin). The researchers led by Prof. Dr. Jacob Piehler and Dr. Rainer Kurre combined two high-resolution microscopy techniques to create a unique new system. They have now presented their new method in the renowned journal “Nature Communications”.

Go to the publication

Science for a future worth living: Exhibition in the Botanical Garden

17.05.2024

How can light energy be converted into chemical energy with the help of metal complexes? How do plants adapt to different environmental conditions? And what can we learn from mice about depression? Questions like these are the focus of a poster exhibition in the Botanical Garden, in which the various research groups in the School of Biology/Chemistry offer an insight into their diverse research from May to October.

Our research

Our research profile covers a wide range of biological disciplines. Here you will find an overview of the different research groups.

Studies

Our curriculum includes both research and teaching-oriented courses that teach fundamentals from across the spectrum of biology.

Science goes public

At the "Osnabrücker Wissensforum", researchers from the university answer questions from interested citizens. Here you can find a selection of contributions of Osnabrück Biology scientists.

University & schools

For many years, the Biology unit at Osnabrück University has supported schools in designing modern biology lessons with the two projects "Explain-OS" and "NaT-Working-OS".