We successfully completed the ATLAS PhD program's two-day on-site interview event that took place on February 22 and 23 at the Gonsberg lounge in Mainz.
A total of 26 applicants have been selected out of more than 950 applications.
A big thank you to all participants.
Tilo, research specialist at BioNTech and part-time financial consultant, gave an introduction to the world of finance, which was tailored to PhD students at BioNTech and TRON. He gave tips on four things he wished he knew before starting his career. Our students learned more about the financial system in Germany and we thank Tilo for his insights.
Not only a new record number of participants, but also the first major event since the first batch of ATLAS officially joined us: the 11th TRON & BioNTech PhD Retreat was a milestone since the establishment of the ATLAS joint PhD program.
From October 11 to 13, over 150 PhD students, supervisors, and colleagues from TRON and BioNTech came together in-person and online. They used this opportunity to take a step back from day-to-day work and discuss their projects as well as results in a conference-like atmosphere.
Please check out our website in autumn 2024 for more information about our next call for applications.
On May 9th, 2023, BioNTech and TRON PhD students gathered for their annual Science day in a form of a Poster session. During this event, our PhD students enjoyed debating their research at the Kupferberg historical location atop the city of Mainz. Ugur Sahin and scientists from TRON and BioNTech also attended the event and gave fruitful feedback to the PhD projects.
This year, three of our PhDs received a poster prize for the best poster presentation.
At this year’s #CIMT meeting in Mainz from 3rd to 5th May, ATLAS PhD students presented their work at the poster sessions and enjoyed experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Europe’s Cancer #Immunotherapy community.
This year´s CIMT meeting has a record attendance of 1000 participants. The meeting covers a diversified program including poster sessions and industry exhibition with a wide range of topics in cancer immunotherapy research and development.
Our PhDs had the opportunity to participate in this International event.
Since 2020, BioNTech has established the tradition of the Transatlantic Coffee Talks (TACT). The fortnightly Transatlantic Coffee Talks combine 45 minutes of scientific talk from one (or more) subject areas with 15 minutes for questions and answers. By, for and with colleagues on both sides of the Atlantic, enabling them to network and learn from each other. This year, TACT expended its scope and reserved two slots for PhD students to present their research project to the international audience. We are proud that Peer did a great job at the premiere and gave an overview of his PhD project.
We completed the inaugural ATLAS PhD program's interview days on March 9 and 10 with success. Rheingoldhalle in Mainz served as the venue for the two-day event.
A total of 32 applicants (incl. 10 applicants joining via the live streaming) have been selected for on-site interviews out of more than 650 applications.
A big thank you to all the participants.
Our PhD student Aysegül Yildiz won the best poster prize at the 10th International mRNA Health Conference that took place in Boston from 8th-10th of November, 2022.
