A few weeks ago, members of our Cluster gathered in Karlsruhe for our annaul Winter Cluster Meeting, which marked the first in-person meeting of our second funding period. This event was an important opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, and set the tone for the years ahead. Christine Selhuber-Unkel and Martin Wegener opened the meeting with welcoming remarks. A highlight of the program was introducing some of our new Principal Investigators, who presented their research and shared their scientific visions, contributing new ideas to the Cluster. Additionally, a poster session provided lively discussions and interdisciplinary exchanges among researchers at various career stages. Participants engaged in conversations about future projects, potential collaborations, and new research directions, thereby strengthening connections across the Cluster. Overall, the meeting fostered an open and collaborative atmosphere, laying a strong foundation for continued innovation and cooperation in the second funding period.
