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The Buchholz Lab
Systems biology and genome engineering are at the forefront of transforming our healthcare system. The Department of Medical Systems Biology at the University Cancer Center of TU Dresden integrates functional genomics, high-throughput biology and genome editing to transform precision medicine. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare science!
Prof. Dr. Frank Buchholz
Frank is passionate about the development and application of functional genomics and genome engineering in biomedical science. He was one of the first scientists to perform genome-scale RNAi screens in human cells, and has pioneered genome surgery as a disruptive new biotechnology. Frank has also been a strong leader in industrial innovation and co-founded several biotechnology companies.
Prof. Dr. Frank Buchholz
Frank is passionate about the development and application of functional genomics and genome engineering in biomedical science. He was one of the first scientists to perform genome-scale RNAi screens in human cells, and has pioneered genome surgery as a disruptive new biotechnology. Frank has also been a strong leader in industrial innovation and co-founded several biotechnology companies.
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New research project on CRISPR technologies in national funding initiative
5. May 2025
Our research group has received funding of 117,000 EUR for our research project titled "Pioneering molecular surgery with CRISPR technologies for personalized lung cancer therapy." As part of the…
Medical Revolution from Saxony: CAR-T Cell Therapies in Focus
5. February 2025
Take a look at this news article about SaxoCell, a research cluster funded by the BMBF, in which our lab is actively involved! Link to news article Link to SaxoCell website
Milica Jelicic honoured with Carl-Gustav-Carus-Förderpreis 2024
29. January 2025
On January 28, 2025, the Carl-Gustav-Carus-Förderpreis 2024 was awarded at the Faculty of Medicine of TU Dresden in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements. One of the awardees is Milica…