Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities, internationally recognized for excellence across the life sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Its Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a major hub for interdisciplinary research, spanning molecular biology, chemical biology, structural biology, and pharmaceutical sciences, with a strong focus on translational discovery and innovation.
University of California San Francisco
About UCSF
Partnership Evolution
FELLOWSHIP AWARD
QBI Director Receives the Einstein Fellowship Award to Establish a Lab at Freie Universität Berlin
The Einstein Foundation awarded Nevan Krogan the Einstein Visiting Fellowship at Freie Universität Berlin, in collaboration with Christian Freund to establish a lab in Germany and deepen scientific collaboration between the two institutions.
Jan 21, 2025
SYMPOSIUM
Integrative Mechanistic Biology Meeting
QBI and Freie Universität Berlin convened in San Francisco for their second joint symposium, building on their inaugural Berlin meeting to strengthen ties, highlight advances in integrative mechanistic biology, and deepen collaborative efforts across institutions.
Jun 04, 2024- Jun 05, 2024
WORKSHOP
Integrative Structural Biology Trainees Workshop
QBI and Freie Universität Berlin hosted a virtual Trainees Workshop in Integrative Structural Biology, highlighting collaborative research and connecting early-career scientists from both institutions.
Dec 09, 2020
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Collaborative Integrative Structural Biology RFA
QBI and Freie Universität Berlin launched a $600K collaborative request for applications to support bold, cross-institutional pilot projects in integrative structural biology, strengthening scientific exchange and accelerating discovery between UCSF and FUB.
Nov 08, 2019
SYMPOSIUM
The Inaugural QBI/Freie Universität Symposium
QBI and Freie Universität Berlin hosted their inaugural symposium in Berlin, bringing together leading scientists from both cities to explore collaborative opportunities, share research, and lay the groundwork for ongoing partnerships.
May 27, 2019- May 29, 2019
Stories & Highlights
Jun 05, 2024
QBI and Freie Universität Berlin Reunite in SF for a Second Joint Symposium
Building on the foundation laid during their inaugural 2019 symposium in Berlin, QBI and FUB reconvened in San Francisco to deepen collaboration and advance integrative mechanistic biology.
May 29, 2019
The Inaugural QBI-Freie Universität Berlin Integrative Structural Biology Meeting
An overseas gathering between scientists from San Francisco and Berlin emphasized that missing pieces to big biological puzzles are sometimes found across the world.