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Building the lab together - from day one.

Hans-Georg Sprenger¹, Julia Hansen²

¹Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne, Germany.

|August 6, 2025

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Starting a new lab presents unique challenges and rewards. The most fulfilling aspect for new PIs is mentoring their team, fostering independence and skill development in molecular metabolism research.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology and Aging Research
Molecular Biology
Metabolic Research

Background:

Interview with Hans-Georg-Sprenger, head of the "Molecular Metabolism & Energy Homeostasis" research group.
Focus on the initial phases of establishing a new laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing.

Discussion:

The central role of personnel in laboratory establishment, from initial recruitment to successful thesis defenses.
Exploration of the challenges encountered during early-stage research, including experimental troubleshooting.

Key Insights:

The most rewarding aspect of establishing a new research group is mentoring and fostering the growth of individual team members.
Successful laboratory initiation involves navigating experimental hurdles and supporting trainee development.

Outlook:

Continued focus on building a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Potential for future discoveries in energy homeostasis and aging processes.