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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 8th, 2024.
Collaborative Research Centre
“EmpkinS” is a Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). We are in the first funding period (duration: July 2021 – June 2025).
The full title of EmpkinS is: „Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensor Technology – Sensor Techniques and Data Analysis Methods for Empatho-Kinaesthetic Modeling and Condition monitoring”
The twelve-year research program of the CRC 1483 aims to open up completely new “digital” and patient-centered diagnosis and therapeutic options in medicine and psychology. |
EmpkinS is also very glad to welcome Martin Regensburger as a new professor at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Martins work focuses on molecular neurology and on neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Parkinson’s disease. His research connects clinical care with translational approaches, including biomar...
On March 26, the EmpkinS iRTG held its third writing workshop, focusing on the publication process and how to handle reviewer comments. Key questions included: How do you choose the right journal? How long does the publication process typically take? What kind of feedback can you expect, and how s...
From 2021 to 2025, Tabea was a valued member of EmpkinS, working as a doctoral and postdoctoral researcher in the Ethics (E) project at the Chair of Systematic Theology II (Ethics).
At the beginning of this year, she took the next step in her academic career: Tabea was appointed Assistant Profess...
Congratulations to Dr. Eva Maria Hille on her latest commentary in The American Journal of Bioethics: "Biases as Risk Factors to Patient Security? A Taxonomy of Algorithmic Harm in Health." ✨
➡️ Read it here.
💡 In this open peer commentary, Eva takes a critical theoretical stance on bias. She ...
On February 23–24, 2026, the EmpkinS PIs met at the beautiful Schloss Hirschberg for an intensive two-day retreat. In a focused yet inspiring atmosphere, they reviewed ongoing projects, and reflected on the challenges of the past few months.
Beyond evaluating progress, the meeting provided ample op...
Thank you to everyone who joined our second EmpkinS Writing Workshop on February 19 - this time focused on how to write a good paper.
Led by Prof. Anne Koelewijn, the session focused on what makes a strong scientific paper and why publishing high-quality research is particularly important. We wal...
Study Participants Wanted! 📲🤳
Help us test an innovative smartphone training targeting depressive mood that you operate using your facial muscles!
Have fun using the app and giving us feedback on the processes!
Quickly earn 25 € for ~2h or testing (or course credits for psychology student...
