From October 10–12, 2025, Munich once again became a center for scientific exploration during the Münchner Wissenschaftstage FORSCHA. As usual, the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI), part of Helmholtz Munich’s Bioengineering Center, hosted an interactive booth.
Ahead of the event, researchers and science managers—including members of the msGUIDE project—worked together to create an engaging experience. In addition to informative panels on IBMI’s latest research, visitors enjoyed hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and dialogue.
Our booth showcased IBMI’s innovations and the importance of EU-funded research in addressing medical challenges. German-speaking scientists and communicators ensured complex topics were explained in an accessible way. Public feedback was highly valued, helping us refine our goals and stay inspired.
This year, we focused on young visitors, offering real experiments where children donned lab coats, used pipettes, and explored lab tools in a playful setting. A dark-box experiment demonstrated fluorescence—the principle behind the msGUIDE project.
FORSCHA attracts a diverse audience: families, school groups, seniors, teenagers exploring careers, and individuals affected by diseases targeted by biomedical engineering. This diversity allowed us to tailor our message and make science personal.
Once again, FORSCHA was a rewarding experience. Sharing our work in such an open setting reinforces why science communication matters and why we’ll be back next year.
