Organizational Structure of BioSysteM
The BioSyteM cluster is organized within a clear, participatory governance structure that ensures strategic oversight, transparent decision-making, and operational support.
The governance framework consists of and links the General Assembly, Executive Board, Scientific Advisory Board, Administrative Office, and Graduate Board, ensuring representation across career stages and disciplines and a close connection between strategy and implementation.
Together, these bodies ensure effective coordination across the cluster and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, scientific excellence, and sustainable development of the research program.
BioSyteM is embedded in a strong institutional environment, bringing together TUM, LMU, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, and Helmholtz.
General Assembly
The General Assembly (GA) brings together all principal investigators of the cluster and serves as the central forum for information exchange, discussion of strategic developments, and collective alignment of long-term goals.
Executive Board
Operational and strategic decisions are prepared and taken by the Executive Board (EB).
The EB is composed of spokespersons, representatives from each research area, early-career representatives, a gender and diversity representative, and a spokesperson of the Student Board, ensuring that different perspectives, career stages, and interests are integrated into decision-making.
Speakers
Friedrich Simmel
TUM
Petra Schwille
MPIB
Ralf Jungmann
LMU
Area Representatives
Alena Khmelinskaia
Representative Area A
LMU Chemistry
Tim Liedl
Deputy Representative Area A
LMU Biophysics
Henrike Niederholtmeyer
Representative Area B
TUM Biotechnology
Erwin Frey
Deputy Representative Area B
LMU Biophysics
Karen Alim
Representative Area C
TUM Biophysics
Gil Westmeyer
Deputy Representative Area C
TUM Biochemistry & Helmholtz Munich
Andreas Bausch
Representative Area D
TUM Biophysics
Alessandra Moretti
Deputy Representative Area D
TUM Medicine
Representatives Early Career & DEI
Berna Özkale
Early Career Representative (TUM)
Lukas Milles
Early Career Representative (LMU)
Ruth Müller
Representative for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
TUM Social Science & Technology
Scientific Advisory Board
Scientific guidance and external perspective are provided by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which consists of internationally recognized external experts.
The SAB supports the EB with independent feedback on scientific direction, quality assurance, and long-term positioning of the cluster.
Administrative Office
Day-to-day operations, coordination, and administrative processes are handled by the Administrative Office (AO).
The AO supports researchers and committees in project management, communication, diversity and sustainability activities, public engagement, and media design, thereby enabling smooth implementation of strategic decisions.
Back row, from left: Jasmin Bechler, Dr. Julia Hauk, Dr. Javier García López, Elisabeth Tauscher.
Front row, from left: Dr. Marvin Lüpke, Nicole Baker, Dr. Susanne Ständer.
(Photo: Dr. Robert Reich / TUM)
Dr. Julia Hauk
General Manager
Dr. Javier García López
Early-Career and Sustainability Manager
Elisabeth Tauscher
Public Engagement Facilitator
Dr. Susanne Ständer
Venture Manager
Dr. Marvin Lüpke
Data Steward
Nicole Baker
Finances
Jasmin Bechler
Team Assistance and Events
Ecosystem
BioSysteM – A unique ecosystem to shape the bio revolution
