Dr. Petr Chalnda studied Biochemistry at Charles University in Prague. During his doctoral studies, he was introduced to electron microscopy methods which he applied to study poxvirus assembly in the […]

We extend sincere congratulations to Prof. Dr. Rohini Kuner on her appointment as Vice-Dean for Research at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg, and wish her and the team the best of […]

Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior, long-time member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Chica and Heinz Schaller-Foundation is the new Rector of Heidelberg University. We cordially congratulate Prof. Frauke Melchior […]

The Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation mourns the passing of Prof. Peter Seeburg, a long-standing colleague and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Foundation. Peter Seeburg was […]

Max Richter was awarded this year’s Chica and Heinz Schaller Young Investigator Award for his work on the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease. His work uncovered „Distinct in vivo roles of secreted […]

n honour of Prof. Ralf Bartenschlager’s 60th birthday the Department of Virology invites to the International Hepatitis Symposium Heidelberg. Professor Bartenschlager did his PhD with Heinz Schaller at the ZMBH and […]

Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior, long-time member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Chica and Heinz Schaller -Foundation and PI at the Center for Molecular Biology (ZMBH) was announced recipient […]

Prof. Dr. Valery Grinevich has joined the Central Institute for Mental Health (ZI) in Mannheim as Department Head for of the new department “Neuropeptide research in psychiatry”. Valery was one […]

a Founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation. Chica Schaller was an internationally renowned neuroscientist, who was one of the founding members […]

Professor Ralf Bartenschlager is going to be honoured with the 2019 Prince Mahidol Award for Medical Research. This annual award honours outstanding medical reseach that has had a profound impact […]