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Just 50 more votes could put Q.ANT on top! Co-founder and CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch is an FAU alumnus. Let’s support one of our own. Vote now: cmk.handelsblatt.com/cms/art…

🚀 New #FAUprof! Today, I appointed Georg Alexander Kerscher as Professor for Interoperability in Oncology at @fau.de. He makes cancer data accessible for research & clinics, bridging cancer registration & practice with AI & blockchain. Welcome to #FAU. #MovingKnowledge

Presidents at work: New Year’s Reception of the City of Nuremberg @UniFAU @TH_Nuernberg

FAU reaffirms its commitment to provenance research. At today’s press conference, we formalized the Dehn Collection’s status, ensuring its preservation for research & teaching. Thanks to the Dehn family, Dr. Gerleigner, and Dr. Andraschke! @UniFAU klassischearchaeologie.phil.…

Using your own critical thinking alongside the rise of AI is always a wise choice. Wishing everyone a happy and successful 2025!

Today, I granted tenure to #FAUprof Alessandro Del Vecchio. Alessandro is #HTAprofessor in our Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering & his work focuses on neuromuscular physiology and neural interfacing. Happy to have him in the #teamFAU. #HighTechAgenda

Please congratulate #FAUprof Jürgen Dolderer! Jürgen has joined @UniFAU as a professor at the Medizincampus Oberfranken. His research in tissue engineering of vascularized adipose tissue for soft tissue reconstruction is enriching to our innovation ecosystem.

Time to congratulate: I appointed Christian Stumpf as a professor at FAU. Christian is based at the Medizincampus Oberfranken in Bayreuth and focuses his research on inflammatory mechanisms in the pathogenesis of chronic heart diseases. Welcome to FAU! @UniFAU

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Welcome Awardees Eklavya Vasudev, Daniela Vallejo, and Shuvra Dey. Their passion for human rights, diverse experiences, and commitment to creating meaningful change are truly inspiring. They embody FAU’s mission of fostering global leaders.

Fabian Müller has been appointed as a new #FAUprof. His research focuses on (pre-)clinical CAR-T cell therapy, with emphasis on developing targeted treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. This innovative approach holds promise for advancing personalized medicine. @UniFAU

Few things inspire me more than the dedication of our High-Voltage Motorsports e.v. They embody what sets @UniFAU apart: Passion and Innovation. Designing race cars since 2007, they build more than cars—they build community. Thanks & happy holidays! #FAU #FormulaStudent

At @UniFAU, “#MovingKnowledge” comes to life through Random Lunch. I regularly invite randomly selected colleagues for open discussions that provide fresh insights and help move FAU forward. Together, we are moving knowledge!

Congratulations: #FAU welcomes Dr. Cord Huchzermeyer as its newest #FAUprof. With a strong focus on retinology, clinical vision science, and translational research for degenerative retinal diseases, Cord bridges cutting-edge science with patient care. #FAUwelcome @UniFAU

Annual “Weihnachtsfeier” with the Central University Administration – a wonderful pre-Christmas tradition to reflect, connect, and celebrate. Grateful for such dedicated colleagues who keep our university running. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!

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Today, I had the pleasure of attending an event at Nuremberg Castle, where I met the Nuremberg Christkind and listened to its famous prologue. A wonderful moment that highlights the region’s unique traditions! @UniFAU

I appointed Dr. Arthur Hoffman from Aschaffenburg Hospital as a professor at @UniFAU. #FAUprof Hoffman is a gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist. His research focuses on advanced techniques to improve the detection of early-stage cancers in the gastrointestinal tract

I had the privilege of appointing Dr. Kilian Schober as an #FAUprof of T-cell Immunology. He has been awarded a prestigious DFG Heisenberg Professorship, recognizing his exceptional achievements. His work focuses on human antigen-specific T-cells. @UniFAU

Sports and university go hand in hand! It’s always great to meet #FAUfamily members at sports events. This time, I caught up with #FAUprof Axel Adrian at the 1. FC Nürnberg annual meeting. Let’s keep rocking the region together—on and off the field&lab! @UniFAU @1_fc_nuernberg