Date
19 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Host university
University of Hamburg (UHH)
Mode
Physical
WP
WP 3
Target groups
Academic Staff,
Master students,
PhD students,
Post-docs,
Researchers
Category of knowledge transfer
Entrepreneurship/Innovation
Duration
Up to 1 week in length
Reference code
EUG2_T3_2_0152
Type of event
Workshop
Recognition
Certificate of participation
Language
English
Recruitment of participants
Qualitative Assessment
Number of open spots
14
Evaluation criteria
35% - Academic / Professional Merit
20% - Motivation
15% - Language-Skills
30% - Field of Study/Research
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ATTENTION! THE CALL FOR EUGLOH PARTICIPANTS HAS ENDED. ALL FURTHER EUGLOH APPLICATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.
THIS SECOND CALL PHASE IS FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES FOR UHH MEMBERS AND EUGLOH EXTERNAL PARTNERS (ASSOCIATED MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES, STRATEGIC PARTNERS) ONLY!
THANK YOU!
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Physics meets Medicine – Interdisciplinary Innovations with Large-Scale Facilities brings together emerging scientists from across Europe to explore the dynamic interface between physical sciences and medical technologies. Co-hosted by the University of Hamburg and EUGLOH’s associated partner, the Medical University of Vienna, this three-day on-site workshop fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among students and early-career researchers working in nanoscience, physics, biology, and medical sciences.
Building on the success of the first edition, “Entrepreneurship meets Health Innovation at Large-Scale Facilities”, this follow-up workshop shifts the focus towards the translational dimension of research, emphasising how large-scale infrastructures can drive innovation in medical and life sciences.
Participants will gain direct insight into the scientific work conducted at major infrastructures such as CFEL (Center for Free-Electron Laser Science) and CHyN (Center for Hybrid Nanostructures) in Hamburg. The programme includes expert lectures from leading scientists at UHH, UKE, CHyN, CFEL and the Medical University of Vienna, complemented by interactive formats dedicated to technology transfer, scientific entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A complementary half-day, parallel workshop format will offer participants two thematic pathways: “From Research to Market”, focused on innovation and commercialisation in science, and “From Research to Impact”, delivered in collaboration with the University of Hamburg Career Center. While the first pathway provides hands-on exposure to intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and innovation management, the second broadens the perspective towards research impact beyond the market, including career development in academia, policy, public engagement, and the non-profit sector. Participants will work in two groups that rotate between the sessions after a coffee break, ensuring that all attendees benefit from both perspectives on how scientific research can create value for society and contribute to sustainable change.
Through close engagement with strategic partners from the EUGLOH alliance and associated institutions, the activity aims to stimulate sustainable collaborations, inspire innovative research questions and strengthen Europe’s capacity in interdisciplinary research at the physics–medicine interface.
Content and Methodology
METHODOLOGY
The workshop adopts a participatory and practice-oriented teaching approach that blends scientific excellence with innovation training:
Scientific lectures: Experts from partner institutions present state-of-the-art methodologies and applications bridging physics and medicine.
Interactive “World Café”: Rotating small-group discussions encourage networking, knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving.
Technology transfer session: Participants explore how research ideas can be translated into practical and clinical applications, including an overview of available institutional support.
“From Research to Market” workshop: Practical exercises on idea validation, value creation and commercialisation strategies, facilitated by experts from academia and industry.
Networking opportunities: Informal exchanges, including a joint dinner, support relationship-building within the EUGLOH community.
The design enables participants to actively contribute their expertise, broaden their scientific perspective, and develop collaborative projects across disciplines and national borders.
KEY COMPETENCES
This activity further supports the development of core EUGLOH competences:
Knowledge into Action: Translating fundamental research into potential clinical and technological applications
Creativity: Fostering innovative thinking through interdisciplinary exposure and collaborative formats
Critical Thinking: Developing the ability to assess and integrate different scientific approaches
Societal Impact: Understanding how physics and medicine converge to address global health challenges
Intercultural Skills: Strengthening international collaboration and communication through a diverse, multicultural learning environment
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
March 19, 2026
| Time | Content | Speaker |
| 12:30 | Welcome / Registration | -- |
| 13:00 | Introduction | Prof. Dr. Grüner Prof. Dr. Parak |
| 13:15 | Introduction to X-Ray Fluorescence Imaging | Dr. Staufer |
| 13:30 | Talks from the Medical University of Vienna | Prof. Dr. Kenner Dr. Kopatz |
| 14:30 | Talks from the University Clinic Eppendorf | Prof. Dr. Werner Dr. Bosurgi |
| 15:15 | Networking / Coffee Break | --- |
| 15:45 | From Basic Research to Practice | Prof. Dr. Grüner |
| 16:00 | World Café | --- |
| 17:30 | Wrap-Up World Café | --- |
| 19:00 | Social Event / Dinner | Große Elbstraße 49, Hamburg, 22767 |
March 20, 2026
| Time | Content | Speaker |
| 09:00 | Welcome / Registration | -- |
| 09:15 | Introduction | Prof. Dr. Parak |
| 09:30 | Materials and Methods CHyN | Dr. Schulz Dr. Zhou Dr. Feliu Torres |
| 11:00 | Networking / Coffee Break | --- |
| 11:30 | Talks from the University Clinic Eppendorf | Prof. Dr. Nikolaev Prof. Dr. Guse Dr. Gargioni |
| 13:00 | Networking / Lunch Break | --- |
| 14:00 | From CHyN to UKE | Prof. Dr. Fehse Dr. Riedner PD Dr. Gorzelanny |
| 15:30 | Networking / Coffee Break | --- |
| 16:00 | Pharmacy | Prof. Dr. Blick Prof. Dr. Winterhalter Prof. Dr. Maison |
| 17:30 | Wrap-Up | --- |
March 21, 2026
| Time | Content | Speaker |
| 09:00 | Welcome / Registration | -- |
| 09:15 | Introduction | Prof. Dr. Clement Dr. Sutter |
| 09:30 | From Research to Market (Group 1) | Prof. Dr. Clement |
| 09:30 | Impact Beyond Market (Group 2) | Dr. Sutter |
| 11:00 | Networking / Coffee Break | --- |
| 11:20 | From Research to Market (Group 2) | Prof. Dr. Clement |
| 11:20 | Impact Beyond Market (Group 1) | Dr. Sutter |
| 13:30 | Lunch | --- |
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
Each applicant will be evaluated based on professional merit, area of study/research in relation to the activity, motivation and language proficiency. Each institution may also pre-select relevant candidates.
