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
February 2026
Two researchers,
Osbaldo Lopez-Charcas and Bilal Unal, have been awarded the highly competitive MSCA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships. They will join the division led by Prof. Dr. Ugur Sahin, mRNA Cancer Immunotherapies, at HI-TRON Mainz, part of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
November 2025
HI-TRON Mainz is joining
the newly funded SFB 1292 to advance cutting-edge research on immune evasion in cancer and chronic infections. Together with leading partners, we aim to translate fundamental discoveries into next-generation immunotherapies.
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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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
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.
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- Two researchers,
- HI-TRON Mainz is joining
- Great weekend at the Mainz Science Market 2025!
- Innovation Award for Prof. Dr. Stefan Tenzer
- Spotlight: Important Topics & Updates
New HI-TRONists
Welcome Deniz Emre Ekinci
our new PhD Student at the Türeci lab.
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Welcome Stella Bianchi
our new Student at the Halama lab.
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Welcome Hannah Stockhausen
our new PhD Student at the Türeci lab.
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Welcome Kevin de Azevedo
our new Bioinformatician in the Sahin lab.
Website News
12/2025: Updated Sections “A Spotlight on the new building”. Added photos (Sahin and Munir lab)
11/2025: Updated Sections “News”, “A Spotlight on the new building”.
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”.
