Nutzung von molekularen Genscheren in Pflanzen - Potential und Anwendungen

In the organizer's words:

Molecular gene scissors, also known as CRISPR/Cas technology, have greatly accelerated basic and applied research in medicine and plant research. They enable the targeted modification of the blueprint of plants, which makes various applications possible.

Dr. Götz Hensel (Head of the Centre for Plant Genome Engineering at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and CEPLAS member) will present the basics of the technology, while young scientist Susanne Vollmer (member of the CEPLAS Graduate School at the University of Cologne) will give insights into her current research.

The lecture is aimed at interested Cologne residents and is free of charge.

Science in the town hall

Date: May 5, 2025, 6.00 - 7.30 p.m.

Location: City Hall, Spanish Building, Rathausplatz, 50667 Cologne

Free admission. Please register at the following link.

About CEPLAS

The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) is a joint initiative of the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), the University of Cologne (UzK), the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Cologne (MPIPZ) and the Research Center Jülich (FZJ). In the CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence, scientists work together to develop innovative strategies for sustainable plant production. It also promotes the training of young scientists.