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Welcome to the Center for Biophysics
The Center for Biophysics works on the theoretical and experimental modeling of non-equilibrium processes in biological systems and cells. The aim of this modeling is to uncover and understand the physical principles that arise from the interaction of many molecular and cellular actors and thus give rise to the many different forms and functions of living matter.
The Center is characterized by close interdisciplinary cooperation between medicine, biology, and physics. This enables not only the development of advanced theoretical models, but also their subsequent experimental validation. Its members work in many different areas of research:
Video "BioMed – Life and Materials" auf dem YouTube-Kanal der Universität des Saarlandes
A tribute to Jochen Guck
Jochen Guck , a pioneer in the area of cell mechanics, passed away on October 3, 2025. To honor him and his work, there will be a Special Issue in Biophysical Journal .
Oskar Staufer awarded the Alois Lauer Research Prize
Oskar Staufer, head of the Emmy Noether Research Group “Immuno-Materials” at INM,, was awarded the Alois Lauer Research Prize for Medicine for his work on the structural properties of antibodies.
See press releases by press release by Leibniz Institute for New Materials
Research highlight on fluids composed of asymmetric active particles
Reza Shaebani, interim professor for Theoretical Physics at Saarland Universitz, has collaborated with an international research team to develop a model that explains how chirality influences the behavior of objects in an “active system.”
See press release by Saarland Universitz (8.12.2025)