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We are seeking healthy participants for Sub-project D02 (no current depression diagnosis) to help complete our non-clinical sample. The study involves:- Three appointments (two in the lab and one at home) over a total of 5 hours. German language skills of at least B2 level are requ...

Would you like to make effective use of the summer break? Are you a doctoral candidate, postdoc or student at EmpkinS and want to improve your writing skills and make progress with your academic work? Sign up for our writing week in the center of Erlangen and spend a break in the FAU Schlossgarten...

The university clinic team is looking for support with the following tasks: ▪ Carrying out and analysing musculoskeletal function tests with patients and study participants (mobile gait analysis, hand function measurement, activity monitor) ▪ Post-processing and entering data ▪ Simple administr...

On July 25th, the EmpkinS team proudly took part in the B2Run event in Nuremberg. The 6.1-kilometer course offered stunning views, winding around the scenic Dutzendteich lake and through the iconic Frankenstadion. Our team showcased incredible spirit and determination, making the day a memorable exp...

Thema: “Digital biomarkers in inflammatory arthritis – biomechanical and experimental analysis of hand motions” Supervisors: Birte Coppers For more information please contact the supervisor or click 2024-07-25_EmpkinSD01_Ausschreibung_Masterarbeit  

On Friday, July 12, 2024, Prof. Dr. Anne Koelewijn delivered her inaugural lecture to mark the beginning of her professorship. The event was a significant milestone, showcasing her profound expertise and dedication to advancing her field. Her insightful discourse inspired attendees, setting a high s...

We are thrilled to announce that Iris Wechsler, a doctoral candidate at EmpkinS, has published a groundbreaking paper titled "Bridging the sim2real gap. Investigating deviations between experimental motion measurements and musculoskeletal simulation results" in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotec...

We are thrilled to announce that Julian Shanbhag, along with co-authors Sophie Fleischmann, Bjoern Eskofier, Anne Koelewijn, Iris Wechsler, Heiko Gaßner, Jürgen Winkler, Sandro Wartzack, and Jörg Miehling, have published groundbreaking research in Frontiers in Neuroscience! Their paper delves int...

Our EmpkinS team had a fantastic experience at the ESB conference from June 30 to July 3, 2024. Here's a glimpse of our journey: Group Picture: EmpkinS Principal Investigators Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt and Dr. Jörg Miehling alongside our brilliant PhD students Iris Wechsler, Birte Coppers, Simon Hei...

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Max Tretter successfully defended his doctoral thesis last Friday. As an associated doctoral candidate in the esteemed lab of Prof. Dr. Peter Dabrock, Max has shown incredible dedication and hard work throughout his research journey. This significan...