CeMM Research Center
for Molecular Medicine

Science is our Medicine

PhD Program

The CeMM PhD Program trains researchers in a post-genomic, molecular understanding of biological and pathological systems, contributing to the future of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. Students gain expertise in biomedical technologies, cell and molecular biology, and their application to disease mechanisms and targeted therapies. They also develop skills in interdisciplinary communication and project management for translational research.

A key feature of the program is its collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Scientists from diverse fields, including medicine, computer science, life sciences, mathematics, chemistry, and physics, work together to tackle complex scientific challenges and drive innovation in molecular medicine.
 

PostDoc Program

The CeMM Postdoc Program offers researchers a highly collaborative and innovative environment to advance molecular medicine. With access to state-of-the-art post-genomic technologies, postdocs work on societally important diseases such as immune disorders, infections, cancer, and metabolic disorders. The program fosters close interactions with physicians and clinical researchers, benefiting from CeMM’s location at one of Europe’s largest medical campuses.

Postdocs at CeMM receive dedicated training, mentoring, and supervision to support their career development. The program has a strong track record of preparing researchers for leadership roles in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, equipping them with the skills and resources needed for groundbreaking scientific contributions.

Research Technicians

CeMM offers a clear and structured career path for Research Technicians, recognizing and supporting professional growth at every stage. At CeMM, technicians are essential to the success of scientific research, and their career development is taken seriously. CeMM’s Research Technicians are much more than technical support staff. They are key contributors to the daily operations and long-term success of every lab and facility. From experimental design to troubleshooting high-end analytical instruments, RTs ensure that research runs smoothly and efficiently.

One of CeMM's key mission is to unlock new insights into human diseases through pioneering biomedical research. Achieving this relies on a strong foundation—one that is built and maintained by our dedicated Research Technicians.Their behind-the-scenes expertise powers the discoveries that help shape the future of medicine.

Research Report

2024

The CeMM Research Report 2024 explores the central role of mathematics in life sciences. From atomic interactions to complex biological systems, the report highlights how equations underpin our understanding of measurable and predictable phenomena. As a creative expression of this theme, the CeMM community collectively designed a calculator-inspired cover during a team outing.

Each research and administrative group contributed a mathematical formula symbolic of their work, turning the report into a fusion of science, art, and collaboration. With support from photographer Klaus Pichler and theater artist Wolfgang Kainz, the result is a vibrant and visually striking documentation of scientific curiosity and team spirit.

Recent Publications

All publications
2025
Transcriptional and epigenetic rewiring by the NUP98::KDM5A fusion oncoprotein directly activates CDK12
Selina Troester, Thomas Eder, Nadja Wukowits, Martin Piontek, Pablo Fernández-Pernas, Johannes Schmoellerl, Ben Haladik, Gabriele Manhart, Melanie Allram, Margarita Maurer-Granofszky, Nastassja Scheidegger, Karin Nebral, Giulio Superti-Furga, Roland Meisel, Beat Bornhauser, Peter Valent, Michael N Dworzak, Johannes Zuber, Kaan Boztug, Florian Grebien.
Nat Commun. 2025 May 19;16(1):4656. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-59930-9.
2025
The solute carrier superfamily interactome
Fabian Frommelt, Rene Ladurner, Ulrich Goldmann, Gernot Wolf, Alvaro Ingles-Prieto, Eva Lineiro-Retes, Zuzana Gelová, Ann-Katrin Hopp, Eirini Christodoulaki, Shao Thing Teoh, Philipp Leippe, Brianda L Santini, Manuele Rebsamen, Sabrina Lindinger, Iciar Serrano, Svenja Onstein, Christoph Klimek, Barbara Barbosa, Anastasiia Pantielieieva, Vojtech Dvorak, Thomas J Hannich, Julian Schoenbett, Gilles Sansig, Tamara A M Mocking, Jasper F Ooms, Adriaan P IJzerman, Laura H Heitman, Peter Sykacek, Juergen Reinhardt, André C Müller, Tabea Wiedmer, Giulio Superti-Furga.
Mol Syst Biol. 2025 Jun;21(6):632-675. doi: 10.1038/s44320-025-00109-1. Epub 2025 May 12.
2025
Metabolic mapping of the human solute carrier superfamily
Tabea Wiedmer, Shao Thing Teoh, Eirini Christodoulaki, Gernot Wolf, Chengzhe Tian, Vitaly Sedlyarov, Abigail Jarret, Philipp Leippe, Fabian Frommelt, Alvaro Ingles-Prieto, Sabrina Lindinger, Barbara M G Barbosa, Svenja Onstein, Christoph Klimek, Julio Garcia, Iciar Serrano, Daniela Reil, Diana Santacruz, Mary Piotrowski, Stephen Noell, Christoph Bueschl, Huanyu Li, Gamma Chi, Stefan Mereiter, Tiago Oliveira, Josef M Penninger, David B Sauer, Claire M Steppan, Coralie Viollet, Kristaps Klavins, J Thomas Hannich, Ulrich Goldmann, Giulio Superti-Furga.
Mol Syst Biol. 2025 Jun;21(6):560-598. doi: 10.1038/s44320-025-00106-4. Epub 2025 May 12.

EU-LIFE

EU-LIFE is an alliance of independent European research institutes in the life sciences. EU-LIFE contributes to the improvement of research by influencing European science policies and by developing, implementing and disseminating best practices in the organisation and management of research institutes.