Inaugural Lectures by Patrick Heun and Sebastian Hess on May 15

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Patrick Heun and Sebastian Hess will give their inaugural lectures at the Department of Biology at TU Darmstadt, marking the beginning of their professorships.

Prof. Dr. Patrick Heun will speak on the topic “Centromeres: From Fruit Fly to Gene Therapy”, offering insights into his research.

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hess will present “Predatory Protists: Diversity, Habit and Mechanisms”, exploring the fascinating world of microscopic predators.

The lectures will take place in B201/147.

Start: 5:15 PM

Following the lectures, guests are warmly invited to a Late Spring Garden Party in the Botanical Garden – with good company, lively discussions, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome!