In his scientific overview, he presented current research priorities – from fundamental physical questions in quantum sciences to applications of biophysics findings in the life sciences. He emphasized that this basic research is often conducted in international and multidisciplinary collaborations. The extensive public relations work of the past year was also part of his introduction, as this is closely linked to the mission of the association. This included the movie “Tracing Light,” which was largely filmed at MPL, the activities for the International Day of Light, participation in the Blue Night in Nuremberg, and the Long Night of Science with two locations and a record number of over 2,500 visitors. The national winners of the “Jugend forscht” competition in the field of physics were also guests at MPL in 2025.

In his inspiring lecture “Falten erwünscht” (Wrinkles welcome), Prof. Kristian Franze, head of the “Neuronal Mechanics” Division at MPZPM, presented new findings on the role physical factors play in the development and regeneration of the nervous system, and how measuring them helps to improve our fundamental understanding. Following the lecture, there was an opportunity to tour the MPZPM's research laboratories, including the Core Facility “In Vivo Model Systems”, the Core Facility “Microscopy”, the Core Facility “Cell Culture”, and the laboratories of the independent research groups “Reproductive Mechanobiology” and “Cancer Biomechanics”. Guests were given a rare insight into current biophysical research.