We are delighted to welcome the first cohort of doctoral researchers to the DFG Research Training Group Multiscale Imaging and Analytics of Interfaces in Musculoskeletal Health.

June 1, 2026 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our interdisciplinary training program. Following a highly competitive international recruitment process, the cohort brings together talented early-career scientists from diverse academic backgrounds, including biomedical engineering, biology, imaging sciences, and data science.

Over the next four years, the doctoral researchers will work closely with interdisciplinary Supervisor Committees and collaborate across UKE, TUHH, DESY, and Hereon. Their projects will explore musculoskeletal interfaces across scales using advanced imaging technologies, biomechanics, computational analytics, and translational research approaches.

We look forward to supporting their scientific and professional development through our structured qualification program, shared infrastructure, and vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.

We warmly welcome the new doctoral researchers to the RTG and to Hamburg and wish them a successful, inspiring, and rewarding doctoral journey.