We provide a forum for scientists to promote the understanding of the extracellular matrix

Matrix network of human lung parenchyma, Muzamil Majid Khan, winner of the DGMB Image Contest
Story behind: The representative image shows the fibrillar collagen signal present in the lung parenchyma. It was taken using label-free imaging technique known as Second Harmonic Generation microcopy. The purpose of the experiment is to track the dynamics of collagen deposition in complex human lung tissue in ex-vivo culture settings upon stimulation with a pro-fibrotic stimulant.

News & Publications

Brockhaus K, Hemsen I, Jauch-Speer SL, Niland S, Vogl T, Eble JA
Integrin α2 is an early marker for osteoclast differentiation that contributes to key steps in osteoclastogenesis
15 Aug 2024, https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2024.1448725

Mao Y, Wickström SA
Mechanical state transitions in the regulation of tissue form and function
1 Aug 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-024-00719-x

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21 Jul 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14070876

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Save the date for our next DGMB meeting!

March 26-28, 2025
Freiburg im Breisgau

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Previous meetings:

DGMB2024

DGMB2023

DGMB2022

DGMB Image Contest

  • Matrix network of human lung parenchyma
  • Catalyzing cellular alchemy - CTGF elicits the transmutation of human MSCs into a fibrotic fibroblast phenotype, Alexandra Damerau
  • Laminin-Secreting Brain Endothelial Cell Shperoids in Hydrogel, Yiling Tsang
  • Deciphering metabolic changes in correlation with the fibrotic state of the synovial membrane, Alexandra Damerau
  • Skin fascia matrix and inflammatory fascia fibroblasts in wounds, Dongsheng Jiang
  • Guardians of the Paracellular Pathway, Kasper Renggli
  • Mechanical force-induced fibrosis in animal-free synovial organoid, Alexandra Damerau
  • Microglial Exploration of the Extracellular Matrix - Navigating the Vascular Basement Membrane, Kishan Kapupara
  • Laser scanning microscopy image of cell surface vimentin on human senescent chondrocyte, Jana Riegger-Koch

 

 

Thank you to everyone who submitted their images. We are thrilled to reveal the winner of the DGMB Image Contest:

Matrix network of human lung parenchyma, Muzamil Majid Khan

Explore and appreciate all the submissions.

We welcome ongoing submissions for display on the DGMB website banner beyond the contest.

The main goals of the German Society for Matrix Biology are:

Image: Laser scanning microscopy image of cell surface vimentin on human senescent chondrocyte, Jana Riegger-Koch

Support Research

Support research using molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology methods in order to analyse the function of the extracellular matrix

Conferences

Offer a forum for scientific discussions and education especially by organizing an annual meeting for the members of the society
Image: Guardians of the Paracellular Pathway, Kasper Renggli
Image: Microglial Exploration of the Extracellular Matrix – Navigating the Vascular Basement Membrane, Kishan Kapupara

Expand Interaction

Facilitate the interaction between basic scientist and clinicians to analyse the relevance of the extracellular matrix for connective tissue diseases

Encourage Young Scientists

Encourage young scientists to participate actively in the society and support their academic career development
Image: Matrix network of human lung parenchyma, Muzamil Majid Khan
Image: Mechanical force-induced fibrosis in animal-free synovial organoid, Alexandra Damerau

Promote Clinical Research

Promote the clinical research by interdisciplinary collaborations and joint research programs

Scientific Exchange

Maintain an active scientific exchange with the national and international Societies of Matrix Biology and other scientific organisations and organize joint meetings.
Image: Laminin-Secreting Brain Endothelial Cell Shperoids in Hydrogel, Yiling Tsang

Activities

The German Society for Matrix Biology organizes an annual meeting with outstanding scientist to promote the scientific exchange and provide a forum for scientists to discuss the latest results in connective tissue research. Please follow the link Conferences to get further information on the upcoming meetings.
Furthermore, the society actively promotes the career of most talented young scientists by awarding the following prices at the annual meeting of the society:

Young Investigator Award

for outstanding scientific work of PhD students and young post docs (up to 5 years).

Poster Award

for the professional presentation of an ongoing excellent scientific work.

Rupert Timpl Award

This award is given biannually by the ISMB.

Dick Heinegard European Young Investigator Award

This award is given biannually by MBE.

Are you a doctoral student or young postdoc and wish to attend conferences in the field of extracellular matrix?

Apply for Travel Grant

Extracellular Matrix

Connective tissue – also known as extracellular matrix is found in all tissue of the body and fulfils multiple functions.
Besides acting as a structural component the extracellular matrix acts as an extracellular footprint for cells to interact with their environment and subsequently modulate tissue development, homeostasis and degradation.
The complexity of the extracellular matrix in different tissues reflects the need for diversity to from all different types of tissues. Acquired or inherited changes in the composition of the extracellular matrix can cause mild to severe human diseases.
The German Society for Matrix Biology therefore supports basic and clinical research to promote the understanding of these diseases.

Become a Member of the German Society for Matrix Biology