BioSysteM officially startet on January 1, 2026, marking the beginning of our work at the intersection of biology, design, and technology. As a new initiative, we are currently building our research activities, developing ideas, and establishing collaborations that will shape our future projects.
This news section documents our journey as it unfolds. Here we share updates about our activities, insights from our research, and announcements related to events, partnerships, and publications.
BioSysteM PI Prof. Thomas Schlichthärle featured for research on AI-guided protein design
A recent article highlights how his team uses AI to design proteins that precisely control and activate cells in a targeted manner.
Photo: Astrid Eckert / TUM
BioSysteM Executive Board Elected
With a diverse governance structure now established, the BioSysteM research initiative moves into the next phase of research and collaboration across the cluster.
Photo: Julia Hauk / TUM
Prof. Karen Alim Receives ERC Consolidator Grant for Pioneering Research on Adaptive Matter
“Learning Matters!” explores how matter can learn and how these principles can be taught to engineered materials for future biomedical applications.
Photo: Andreas Heddergott / TUM
BioSysteM Spokesperson Prof. Friedrich Simmel Awarded Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal
At TUM’s annual Dies Academicus on December 4, 2025, the university honored an outstanding scientific achievement with its highest award.
Photo: Andreas Heddergott / TUM
