HI-TRON/DKFZ
The Helmholtz-Institute for Translational Oncology Mainz (HI-TRON Mainz) is a joint venture of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with the Research Institute for Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (TRON gGmbH), the University Medical Center Mainz (UMC) and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).
We aim to combine the internationally outstanding expertise of these partners in the field of personalized immunotherapy in Mainz with the comprehensive spectrum of cutting-edge cancer research at the DKFZ. HI-TRON Mainz strives to position itself among the world-leading centers for personalized cancer immuno-oncology.
News
September 2025
Great weekend at the Mainz Science Market 2025!
With Immuno-Mission, we explored how the immune system fights cancer – with students on Friday and many visitors over the weekend. Thanks to all who joined us!
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HI-TRON Mainz at the Mainz Science Market 2025
– come and explore with us!
We’re excited to be part of the Mainz Science Market 2025, taking place on September 13–14 at the Platz der Mainzer Republik.
Mainzer Wissenschaftsallianz
July 2025
Innovation Award for Prof. Dr. Stefan Tenzer
Advancing Cancer Immunotherapy with Cutting-Edge Proteomics
Prof. Dr. Stefan Tenzer has been honored as Inventor of the Year by the University Medical Center Mainz.
UM / Dominik Gruszczyk
Two new publications
from HI-TRON researchers have been released, contributing to ongoing efforts in translational oncology.
Both studies underscore HI-TRON’s continued role in advancing cancer research from bench to bedside.
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March 2025
Spotlight: Important Topics & Updates
In our Spotlight section, we highlight key topics that matter to us and our community. From major updates like our new building to important discussions on issues like animal testing, we take a closer look at what’s shaping our work and values. Stay informed with our latest insights.
- Great weekend at the Mainz Science Market 2025!
- HI-TRON Mainz at the Mainz Science Market 2025
- Innovation Award for Prof. Dr. Stefan Tenzer
- Two new publications
- Spotlight: Important Topics & Updates
New HI-TRONists
Welcome Sophia Henneberg
our new intern at the Türeci lab.
Welcome Christian Mayer Marte
our new intern at the Sahin lab.
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Welcome Elena Rießle Fernandez-Tenllado
our new student at the Halama lab.
Welcome Dominik Meyer
our new IT specialist.
Welcome Leo Hinterlang
our new intern at the Sahin lab.
Website News
10/2025: Updated Section “A Spotlight on the new building”.
09/2025: Updated Sections “News”, “A Spotlight on the new building”.
08/2025: Updated Section “A Spotlight on the new building”.
07/2025: Updated Section “A Spotlight on the new building”.
06/2025: Updated Section “A Spotlight on the new building”.
06/2025: Updated Section “Publications”.
