Exhibition on Cell Identity at the Deutsches Museum

How do the many different cells in the human body emerge from a single stem cell – and what makes each one unique? Visit our exhibition @ Deutsches Museum from 14-16 November

Date: 14–16 November 2025
Location: Deutsches Museum, Munich
Time: 09:00–17:00 (during regular museum hours)
Admission: Open to the public
URL: Veranstaltung - Deutsches Museum

From 14 to 16 November 2025, the Epigenetics Community at Helmholtz Munich invites you to explore these questions at the Deutsches Museum through the interactive exhibition “Stem Cell Stories.”

This special event brings science to the public in an accessible and engaging format — with hands-on stations, games, microscopes, and models designed for all age groups.

What to Expect at the Exhibition

Cell Identity & Epigenetics: Learn what defines a cell’s identity and how epigenetics plays a role.
Stem Cell Potential: Discover how stem cells develop into various cell types — visualized through modern AI analyses and their applications in medicine.
Environment & Cell Function: Explore how lifestyle and environmental factors influence cell behavior and identity.

Evening Panel Discussion: AI & Ethics in Biomedicine

Date: 14 November 2025
Time: 18:30–20:00 (after museum hours)
Location: Deutsches Museum, Munich
Admission: Free

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As part of the exhibition, a special panel discussion will take place on 14 November at 18:30, focusing on the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine. The conversation will explore how AI is transforming stem cell research, including its role in understanding cell development and generating induced pluripotent stem cells — and the ethical questions that arise.

Panelists:

Prof. Carsten Marr (Helmholtz Munich)
Prof. Jan Korbel (EMBL Heidelberg)
Dr. Christina Berndt (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
Dr. Theresa Willem (TU München)

Moderation: Dr. Julia Serong (LMU München, MSCL)

The event is coordinated by Helmholtz Munich researchers Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla (Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells), Prof. Robert Schneider (Institute of Functional Epigenetics), and Prof. Aloys Schepers (EpiCrossBorders: Helmholtz–Edinburgh Research School for Epigenetics).

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