CEPLAS member Lena Daumann receives the “Heine Mensch” award
In support of equal opportunity and a tolerant society: Four women and four men were honored by HHU as “Heine People”.
Category Equity and Diversity
Open doors for 60 kids and “the Mouse”
Together with the West German Genome Center CEPLAS opened their doors to provide exciting insights into everyday research.
Category Science communication
CEPLAS Women in Plant Sciences Day 2026
On 1 October, CEPLAS hosted its annual Women in Plant Sciences Day, celebrating women in science and supporting the career development of women ECRs.
Category Equity and Diversity
Ancient genome function persists despite frequent mutations
New study published in Nature shows how centromere DNA sequences evolve rapidly and extensively while retaining their function.
Category Research
Sexual reproducing plant mimicking clonal reproduction
A newly published study in Nature shows, that Brazilian sedge is able to maintain its genetic identity across generations.
Category Research
Congratulations to Büsra Elkatmis
CEPLAS Graduate School member Büsra Elkatmis successfully defended her PhD thesis!
Category Training & Careers
About CEPLAS
The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) is a joint initiative of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), University of Cologne (UoC), Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Cologne (MPIPZ), Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK). In CEPLAS scientists are developing innovative strategies for sustainable plant production. Furthermore, CEPLAS develops tailored training programmes to prepare early career researchers for professional careers in academia and industry.
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