Welcome to the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) – Director: Prof. Martin Dichgans
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Rational correction of disease-causing mutations in HTRA1
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October 15-17: 9th ICAA Conference in Munich
July 2024 – ISD is co-organizing the 9th Interational Conference on Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy located at the Kardinal Wendel Haus next to the English Garden in Munich. Experts in the field will present the latest developments in CAA research ranging from basic research to studies in humans.
ISD Research Retreat
July 2024 – ISD research teams gathered for the annual scientific retreat to present their projects and discuss science. The meeting included presentations from Ph.D. students, an evening poster session, invited speaker talks, and a three minute thesis competition. The meeting further served as an opportunity to familiarize people with the medium- and long-term strategy of ISD.
International Review by the ISD Scientific Advisory Board
June 2024 – Every two years, an international committee of scientific advisors evaluates ISD's research activities and makes recommendations for future direction. The first day of the meeting was dedicated to an in-depth review of three selected research groups. The second day featured an overview of research highlights presented through a series of presentations and poster sessions led by Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD students.
Diversity at the ISD
ISD’s Diversity Management is interlocked with LMU’s program on Diversity as well as programs installed by the DFG funded Excellence cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy) of which the ISD is part, covering a range of aspects including: Gender equality, Diversity management, Being family friendly, Inclusion and participation, Cultural diversity, Healthy university.
The ISD hosts researchers from 25 countries apart from Germany
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Events at the Center for Stroke and Dementia Research (CSD)
Event Overview
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