Sex and Gender in the Life Sciences 2026
The aim of the lecture series is to show perspectives on how research in the life sciences can utilize the analytical potential of the gender dimension and open up new directions. With reference to the expertise of the participating consortia, speakers will address core topics of the consortia and illustrate the relevance of the gender perspective using their own research results.
- initiated by UDE’s strategic research area "Biomedical Sciences", represented by the Erwin L. Hahn Institute (ELH) and the Center of Medical Biotechnology (ZMB), and the Essen College of Gender Research (EKfG)
- organised in cooperation with large DFG networks at the University of Duisburg-Essen in the field of life sciences
- online and in English
⇒ Programme 2025
⇒ UDE press report 2025
⇒ Programme 2024
How to enter
Close to the beginning of each lecture, this is where you will find the link to the Zoom room.
When the time comes, click on the link and enter the Zoom room to join the lecture.
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January 20th 16-17 h |
Prof. Luana Colloca, MD, PhD, MS, University of Maryland Sex effects in placebo studiesHosted by SFB/TRR 289 – Treatment Expectation |
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June 11th 16 - 17 h |
PD Dr. Ricarda Schmithausen, Niedersächsisches Landesgesundheitsamt, Hygiene und Umweltmedizin Sex und Gender in Governance: Transformation, Megatrends und Public HealthHosted in cooperation with UDE for future |
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August 5th 15-16 h |
Dr. med. Julia Kirsten Vogel, Universitätsklinikum Essen Sex and Gender Differences in Cardiology PatientsHosted by GRK 2989 - Targeting Cellular Interfaces in repAMI |
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November 10th 17-18 h |
Prof. Dr. Barbara Grüner, Universitätsklinikum Essen Loss of the Y chromosome drives tumor progression via epigenetic remodeling in pancreatic cancerHosted by GRK 2762 - Heterogeneity, Plasticity & Dynamics in Cancer Cell, Tumor |
KFO 337: Phenotypic Therapy and Immune Escape in Cancer 
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Alexander Rösch
Coordination: Dr. Astrid Hensel
https://www.uni-due.de/phenotime
CRC/TR 296: Local Control of Thyroid Hormone Action
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Dr. Dagmar Führer-Sakel
Coordination: Dr. Simone de Leve
CRC 1430: Molecular Mechanisms of Cell State Transition
UDE Speaker: Prof. Dr. Hemmo Meyer
Coordination: Dr. Milena Parlak
https://www.uni-due.de/crc1430
GRK 2762: Heterogeneity, Plasticity & Dynamics in Cancer Cell, Tumor
UDE Speaker: Prof. Dr. Verena Jendrossek
Coordination: Dr. Lisa Bachmann
https://www.uni-due.de/med/forschung/grk2762
GRK 2989: Targeting Cellular Interfaces in repAMI
UDE Speaker: Prof. Dr. Dr. Tienush Rassaf
Coordination: Dr. Katharina Groll
https://www.uni-due.de/grk2989/
TRR 289: Treatment Expectation
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Bingel
Coordination: Dr. Katharina Schmidt
Dr. Franziska Günther
Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance (ELH)
franziska.guenther@uni-due.de
Dr. Maren A. Jochimsen
Essen College of Gender Research (EKfG)
maren.a.jochimsen@uni-due.de
Dr. Maike Müller
Center of Medical Biotechnology (ZMB)
maike.mueller@uni-due.de