March 2, 2026 (4:00 pm ) - March 5, 2026 (7:00 pm ) / Scientists
Digital Twins for Structural Cell Biology
Giersch International Conference & SCALE Kick-Off March 2-5, 2026

Venue: FIAS
Digital twins are opening up new possibilities in the natural sciences: experiments can be reproduced virtually under realistic conditions, with far greater control and reproducibility. Combining classical simulation techniques with AI-based approaches enables new mechanistic insights and helps overcome existing experimental limitations.
As part of the Giersch International Conference at FIAS, leading experts come together with early-career scientists. Established in 2016 and generously funded by the Giersch Foundation, the conference series focuses on interdisciplinary topics. This edition centers on digital twins in structural cell biology, aiming to identify key challenges and develop criteria for the next generation of high-quality digital twins—one of the core goals of the Cluster of Excellence SCALE.