Welcome to the 4R Research Training Group!
Welcome to the
R-loop Regulation in Robustness and Resilience (4R)
We focus our research on R-loops
Participating institutions
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Biozentrum I and Biozentrum II, constructed in 2018 and 2021 respectively, stand as contemporary architectural landmarks located at the heart of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU) campus. These buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and offer a modern multidisciplinary research environment that fosters development and collaboration. The Biozentrum buildings house four of our consortium’s laboratories, namely those led by Prof. Brian Luke, Prof. Peter Baumann, Prof. Dorothee Dormann, and Prof. Andreas Wachter.
Institute of Molecular Biology
The Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB) is a modern and well-established non-profit research center with a strong focus on gene regulation, epigenetics, and ageing. IMB is located on the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz campus, in just two minutes of walking distance from the Biozentrums I and II. IMB is home to the International PhD Programme (IPP), a highly structured graduate program with a strong international community. The IMB building houses seven of our consortium’s laboratories: Prof. Petra Beli, Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi, Prof. René Ketting, Prof. Helle Ulrich, Dr. Juliam König, Dr. Jan Padeken, and Prof. Christof Niehrs.
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (UMC) is a clinic and research centre with strong focus on clinical research, and translation of scientific findings into patients’ treatments. The UMC campus is only a 10-minute bus ride (or 20 min walk) away from the JGU campus. Three of our consortium’s research groups are located at the UMC campus: Prof. Sven Danckwardt, Prof. Thomas Hofmann, and Dr. Maria Felicia Basilicata.
R-loop club
Our R-loop club seminar series includes talks given by the experts in the R-loop field, as well as presentations by our 4R students. The seminars typically take place on the second-to-last Wednesday of the Month. All our talks take place in person.
Upcoming seminars
11
Dec, 2024
15
Jan, 2025
Our commitment to equal opportunities in science
We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities, supporting female scientists and offering support to families with children. Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz is strongly committed to equality and diversity in all the institutions on its campus, which is ensured by its Equality and Diversity Office and multiple childcare facilities. We provide additional measures to ensure that female scientists obtain necessary early-stage career support and bring awareness to gender and diversity issues, as well as offer additional support to scientists with children.