Home news Sarah O'Connor receives the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize December 08, 2022 awards news The Jena chemist is awarded the most prestigious German research prize for her fundamental discoveries on plant natural product biosynthesis. more European Smell and Taste Conference kicks off in Berlin August 30, 2022 news Over 250 scientists from all over the world will present and discuss their latest research results in smell and taste research. more Nomthi Kanyile and Ana Simão Pinto de Carvalho honored at 10th International Symbiosis Society Congress August 05, 2022 awards news In the category "doctoral researchers" Nomthi Kanyile received the prize for the best presentation and Ana Simão Pinto de Carvalho the prize for the best poster. more Rejected twice as a doctoral researcher, now honored for best dissertation June 20, 2022 news Mohammed Khallaf receives the Otto Hahn Medal of the Max Planck Society. more 25 years of Max Planck research celebrated twice May 30, 2022 news The Max Planck Institutes for Biogeochemistry and Chemical Ecology in Jena celebrate their 25th anniversary with a joint ceremony. more Show more