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💡 Event opportunity for the #ScienceCommunity: Deep Dive into One Health Together with the #BayerScienceFellows we are hosting the fifth Boundary-Breaking Science Symposium “One Health: Integrating Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Well-Being”. The One Health approach recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are deeply interconnected. The symposium will highlight the urgent need for cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation in addressing complex global health challenges. Through panel discussions and presentations, we will hear from global thought leaders, as well as industry and academic researchers, about integrated solutions for human, animal, and ecosystem health. Join us for an engaging half-day symposium on June 2, 08:00-12:00 CST/15:00-19:00 CET. Register here (https://shorturl.at/B3H6l) or scan the QR code to secure your spot until May 30!  Panelists that you can expect: Stephan Ludwig, Morven McLean, Franco Harald Falcone, Sebastian Günther, Mark Manary, Liza Lockwood, Emese Csőke, Kelly Bristow MS, RDN, LD, Kiliana Suzart-Woischnik, Ramy Ammar #OneHealth #Science #Research 

We are excited to invite you to a captivating lecture by Dr. med. Kami Alexander Pekayvaz from the Medical Clinic I at the LMU Klinikum München in Germany. As the winner of the Bayer Thrombosis Research Award 2025, he will delve into his groundbreaking research on the complex interplay between thrombosis and inflammation, particularly in the context of cardiovascular and infectious diseases. What to Expect:   💡 30-minute in-depth presentation exploring the latest findings in translational thrombosis research and how they impact our understanding of disease mechanisms  💡 20 minutes of Q&A and discussion, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Pekayvaz and ask your pressing questions about his innovative work Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights from a leading expert in the field and enhance your understanding of how thrombosis and inflammation interact in critical health issues. 📅 May 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CEST  🔗 Join our event here: https://lnkd.in/eJytRmM7 #Science #ScientificBreakthrough #Research #Thrombosis #Inflammation 

Congratulations to our partner, Pula Foundation, for securing a collaboration with the Government of Kenya and the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development!   Earlier this year, we announced our support to Pula Foundation for the "10 Million Resilient Farmers" initiative. This partnership aims to enhance climate resilience, protecting farmers from droughts and floods that threaten their livelihoods and global food security - read more about this program through the link in the comments!   #ResilientFarmers #ClimateAction #Insurance

Leadership Unplugged: Meeting the Next Wave of Female Scientists! For the fourth time, we had the pleasure to welcome a new cohort of the #FemaleScienceTalents program for their first face-to-face meeting in #Berlin. We support gender equity in science throughout many programs. The Female Science Talents program is a one-year program co-founded and co-funded by us and aims to support and enable 20 talented female scientists in their leadership skills. During the gathering, we delved into crucial topics such as leadership identity, career development inside and outside of academia, communication skills, and network building.  One of the highlights was the Fireside Chat: “Leadership Unplugged. Lessons from Trailblazers” moderated by our Associate Director Tatjana Gust. Our new Managing Director Kyra Constanze Pauly, together with Lilian Knobel, Managing Director from Klaus Tschira Stiftung, shared invaluable personal insights on leadership, resilience, career evolution, and lessons learned. Thank you to our partner Falling Walls Foundation for your support in this journey and Julia Milbredt, Daria Leduck, Annastassia Schwan and Laura Sager for the great organization of the gathering! We are grateful that the program has evolved and we now collaborate with impactful organizations to promote gender equality in science, including The Elsevier Foundation, VolkswagenStiftung, Klaus Tschira Stiftung, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation. Let’s continue to increase visibility and actively foster the career development of brilliant female science talents!  Mara Hölz, Martina Schraudner, Maha Rhannam, Shuyan Liu #FemaleScienceTalents #WomenInScience #Science #Leadership #Research #GenderEquity 

In #Madagascar, healthcare access can be a challenge, leaving many children vulnerable. A dedicated group of health champions is stepping in: Community Health Workers (CHWs). They are the lifeline for children who might otherwise miss out on life-saving vaccinations. Their goal is to vaccinate at least 40,000 children by March 2026, targeting an 80 percent reduction in unvaccinated children across southern Madagascar. Despite their crucial role, they often lack the support they need to keep going.  Doctors for Madagascar is partnering with us and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as well as collaborating closely with Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and mTOMADY, to strengthen their efforts in vaccinating thousands of children in the most underserved areas. As we approach the World Health Assembly 2025, it's essential to recognize that this initiative transcends mere immunization—it's about building a sustainable healthcare system that serves everyone, everywhere. 🔗 Read how these tireless health workers are making a difference and why long-term investment in them is key to transforming healthcare in Madagascar. Link in comments! World Health Organization United Nations #Socialinnovation #CommunityHealthWorkers #Immunization #Madagascar #WHA78 #WHA2025

📢 Meet us at the Global Sustainable Development Congress in #Istanbul! We will be present at the congress alongside our 15 Women Entrepreneurs Award winners 2025! The event convened by Times Higher Education is expected to attract 5,000 delegates from global higher education, governments and businesses – all with a shared commitment to accelerating progress towards the United Nations' SDGs. Come meet our women entrepreneurs and learn more about their work! Further details of the congress in the link below 🔗 Kyra Constanze Pauly | Jana op den Winkel | Cristiane Lourenço | Peng Zhong | Impact Hub Network

It’s social innovation bootcamp time: SISTAC – our Social Impact StartUp Academy which is connecting social impact startups and students – started it’s new cohort in the action learning masters course. Students from WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management are learning more about creative problem-solving, Business Model Canvas and are meeting social entrepreneurs with whom they collaborate over the next months. We’re happy that our supported social entrepreneurs from Padmad Kenya, Kosmotive, Plumbee Africa and Safe Motherhood Alliance were part of this year’s bootcamp. Good luck with all your collaborations! Thanks to Dr. Eva Wack, Andre Habisch, Sara Marata Crespo and Dina Hans for the organization! #SocialInnovation #Startups #SocialEntrepreneurship

🎉 The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! After an incredibly competitive selection process, 15 outstanding women entrepreneurs have been chosen from a remarkable 1,763 applicants across #LatinAmerica, #Africa & the #MiddleEast, and the #AsiaPacific as the winners of our Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025! 👏 A huge congratulations to each winner! Your dedication, innovation, and impact-driven solutions are shaping the future of #health and #foodsecurity. We are thrilled to support you on this journey as you scale your ventures and drive meaningful change. 🔗 Learn more about our winners and their enterprises - link in comments! Impact Hub Network #BayerFoundation #ImpactHubNetwork #WomenEntrepreneurs #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact

Revolutionizing Drug Discovery Through Genetic Research with Dr. Na Cai 🧬 A round of applause for Dr. Na Cai from ETH Zürich, our winner for the Early Excellence in Science Award in Biology 2024! She was recognized for her research on the genetics of neuropsychiatric diseases, using multi-omics to reveal disease heterogeneity and metabolic differences.   Our Early Excellence in Science Awards honor emerging talents who are making impactful contributions across #Biology, #Chemistry, #MedicalScience, and #DataScience. Since their inception, these awards have recognized exceptional early-career scientists from around the globe, showcasing the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders. 🔗 Watch the boundary-breaking lecture "Unlocking Genetic Clues: Using Genome-Wide Studies to Enhance Drug Target Discovery" by Dr. Na Cai and our Bayer colleague Martin Becker from the R&D Pharma division in Translational Sciences. This is your chance to gain insights from leading minds in the field - link in comments!   Let's continue to support and uplift the incredible work of early-career scientists around the world! 🌍💡 Helmholtz Munich | Helmholtz PioneerCampus @ Helmholtz Munich   #ScientificInnovation #NeuropsychiatricResearch #NextGenScientists

Applications for our fellowships and stipends 2025 are now closed—and wow, what a response! 🎉 We have received 396 applications from an outstanding mix of master’s and PhD students in life sciences, STEM teacher/teaching students, apprentices, and early career professionals. Applicants hailed from 70 different nationalities, with women making up half of our pool, highlighting a true celebration of global talent and diversity! These fellowships are all about supporting emerging talents who are ready to drive change in #DrugDiscovery, #Agriculture, #Medicine, and #ClimateAndHealth. We're here to support the next generation of boundary-breakers. 🔍 We’re currently deep into the internal review process. Announcements of the selected applications will follow our jury meeting in June, and recipients will hear from us shortly after. A huge shout-out to every applicant; your dedication truly impressed us. And hats off to our science and education team—Anke Stroyer, Aleksandr Inozemtsev, Hedda Weber, and Tatjana Gust—for their incredible support throughout the journey. #BFBoundaryBreakers #Fellowships #Stipends #Inclusion #Research #Equity #Science #STEM #Climate #Health