On this page you will find articles about our scientific work in the press. If you would like to submit your own press inquiries to our Collaborative Research Center, please send an e-mail to: siiri@mh-hannover.de.

  • 27. March 2025

    In Memory of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman

    The Collaborative Research Center/Transregio SIIRI mourns the loss of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsmann, who passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025.
    27. March 2025
    In Memory of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman
    The Collaborative Research Center/Transregio SIIRI mourns the loss of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsmann, who passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025.
    27. March 2025
    In Memory of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman
    The Collaborative Research Center/Transregio SIIRI mourns the loss of Professor Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsmann, who passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025.
  • 16. September 2024

    Two Outstanding Scientists in Otorhinolaryngology Honored!

    Professor Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz and Professor Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral were honored with honorary membership of the Austrian Society for Otorhinolaryngology during the 68th Austrian ENT Congress 2024 in recognition of their outstanding scientific achievements. More information here.
    16. September 2024
    Two Outstanding Scientists in Otorhinolaryngology Honored!
    Professor Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz and Professor Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral were honored with honorary membership of the Austrian Society for Otorhinolaryngology during the 68th Austrian ENT Congress 2024 in recognition of their outstanding scientific achievements. More information here.
    16. September 2024
    Two Outstanding Scientists in Otorhinolaryngology Honored!
    Professor Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz and Professor Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral were honored with honorary membership of the Austrian Society for Otorhinolaryngology during the 68th Austrian ENT Congress 2024 in recognition of their outstanding scientific achievements. More information here.
  • 30. August 2024

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena is the new President of CIRP – Congratulations!

    The International Academy of Production Engineering (CIRP) has a new president: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena, Head of the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
    30. August 2024
    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena is the new President of CIRP – Congratulations!
    The International Academy of Production Engineering (CIRP) has a new president: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena, Head of the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
    30. August 2024
    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena is the new President of CIRP – Congratulations!
    The International Academy of Production Engineering (CIRP) has a new president: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena, Head of the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
  • 9. February 2024

    International Research Award for Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral: ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024

    Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral has been honored with the ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024. This award recognizes his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity following hearing loss. Learn more about his pioneering findings and their impact on medical care.
    9. February 2024
    International Research Award for Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral: ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024
    Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral has been honored with the ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024. This award recognizes his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity following hearing loss. Learn more about his pioneering findings and their impact on medical care.
    9. February 2024
    International Research Award for Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral: ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024
    Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrej Kral has been honored with the ARO Pioneer Award in Basic Science 2024. This award recognizes his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity following hearing loss. Learn more about his pioneering findings and their impact on medical care.
  • 22. September 2023

    Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier, on the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!

    The SIIRI team congratulates Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier on being awarded the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!
    22. September 2023
    Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier, on the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!
    The SIIRI team congratulates Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier on being awarded the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!
    22. September 2023
    Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier, on the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!
    The SIIRI team congratulates Prof. Dr. Hannes Maier on being awarded the 2023 Bone Conduction Hearing Award!
  • 20. May 2023

    DECHEMA honors Dr. Hansjörg Hauser (HZI)

    The SIIRI team congratulates Dr. Hansjörg Hauser on receiving the DECHEMA Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cell culture technology and medical biotechnology.
    20. May 2023
    DECHEMA honors Dr. Hansjörg Hauser (HZI)
    The SIIRI team congratulates Dr. Hansjörg Hauser on receiving the DECHEMA Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cell culture technology and medical biotechnology.
    20. May 2023
    DECHEMA honors Dr. Hansjörg Hauser (HZI)
    The SIIRI team congratulates Dr. Hansjörg Hauser on receiving the DECHEMA Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cell culture technology and medical biotechnology.
  • 18. April 2023

    MHH: Two Million Euros for New Directions in Hearing Research

    Congratulations! The SIIRI team is thrilled to announce that Professor Dr. Waldo Nogueira Vazquez's hearing research project, "READIHEAR," has been awarded the ERC grant—a prestigious European Union science grant designated for projects of the highest excellence.
    18. April 2023
    MHH: Two Million Euros for New Directions in Hearing Research
    Congratulations! The SIIRI team is thrilled to announce that Professor Dr. Waldo Nogueira Vazquez's hearing research project, "READIHEAR," has been awarded the ERC grant—a prestigious European Union science grant designated for projects of the highest excellence.
    18. April 2023
    MHH: Two Million Euros for New Directions in Hearing Research
    Congratulations! The SIIRI team is thrilled to announce that Professor Dr. Waldo Nogueira Vazquez's hearing research project, "READIHEAR," has been awarded the ERC grant—a prestigious European Union science grant designated for projects of the highest excellence.
  • 11. February 2023

    Recap: Regional President Steffen Krach visits the NIFE!

    Discover in our report how interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative technologies are shaping the future of implant research!
    11. February 2023
    Recap: Regional President Steffen Krach visits the NIFE!
    Discover in our report how interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative technologies are shaping the future of implant research!
    11. February 2023
    Recap: Regional President Steffen Krach visits the NIFE!
    Discover in our report how interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative technologies are shaping the future of implant research!
  • 14. January 2023

    The CRC/Transregio SIIRI mourns the death of Prof. Dr. Peter Behrens

    SIIRI member Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peter Behrens passed away on January 13, 2023 at the age of 65 after a short serious illness.
    14. January 2023
    The CRC/Transregio SIIRI mourns the death of Prof. Dr. Peter Behrens
    SIIRI member Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peter Behrens passed away on January 13, 2023 at the age of 65 after a short serious illness.
    14. January 2023
    The CRC/Transregio SIIRI mourns the death of Prof. Dr. Peter Behrens
    SIIRI member Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peter Behrens passed away on January 13, 2023 at the age of 65 after a short serious illness.
  • 23. September 2022

    HealthTalk – Implantologie der Zukunft. Made in the Metropolitan Region – Focus on SIIRI

    In the interview on "Implantologie der Zukunft," Vanessa Luttermann from the Hannover–Braunschweig–Göttingen Metropolitan Region speaks with SIIRI spokesperson Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch and SIIRI project leader Prof. Dr. Eva Baumann.
    23. September 2022
    HealthTalk – Implantologie der Zukunft. Made in the Metropolitan Region – Focus on SIIRI
    In the interview on "Implantologie der Zukunft," Vanessa Luttermann from the Hannover–Braunschweig–Göttingen Metropolitan Region speaks with SIIRI spokesperson Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch and SIIRI project leader Prof. Dr. Eva Baumann.
    23. September 2022
    HealthTalk – Implantologie der Zukunft. Made in the Metropolitan Region – Focus on SIIRI
    In the interview on "Implantologie der Zukunft," Vanessa Luttermann from the Hannover–Braunschweig–Göttingen Metropolitan Region speaks with SIIRI spokesperson Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch and SIIRI project leader Prof. Dr. Eva Baumann.
  • 22. April 2022

    SIIRI congratulates Prof. Dr. Thomas Lenarz on receiving the Lower Saxony Order of Merit!

    Great honor for Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz: The long-serving director of the ENT Clinic at MHH received the Grand Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit, presented by Prime Minister Stephan Weil.
    22. April 2022
    SIIRI congratulates Prof. Dr. Thomas Lenarz on receiving the Lower Saxony Order of Merit!
    Great honor for Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz: The long-serving director of the ENT Clinic at MHH received the Grand Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit, presented by Prime Minister Stephan Weil.
    22. April 2022
    SIIRI congratulates Prof. Dr. Thomas Lenarz on receiving the Lower Saxony Order of Merit!
    Great honor for Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz: The long-serving director of the ENT Clinic at MHH received the Grand Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit, presented by Prime Minister Stephan Weil.
  • 23. March 2022

    SIIRI: Advances in Implant Research – Exclusive Interview in Capital

    On March 22, 2022, Capital published an exclusive interview with Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch, Director of the Department of Dental Prosthetics and Biomedical Materials Science at Hannover Medical School (MHH) and spokesperson for SIIRI.
    23. March 2022
    SIIRI: Advances in Implant Research – Exclusive Interview in Capital
    On March 22, 2022, Capital published an exclusive interview with Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch, Director of the Department of Dental Prosthetics and Biomedical Materials Science at Hannover Medical School (MHH) and spokesperson for SIIRI.
    23. March 2022
    SIIRI: Advances in Implant Research – Exclusive Interview in Capital
    On March 22, 2022, Capital published an exclusive interview with Prof. Dr. Meike Stiesch, Director of the Department of Dental Prosthetics and Biomedical Materials Science at Hannover Medical School (MHH) and spokesperson for SIIRI.
  • 11. June 2021

    Implants of the Future: Million-Euro Funding for Innovative Research – VDI Interview

    Read in the exclusive VDI interview with Prof. Meike Stiesch, Prof. Hans Jürgen Maier, and Prof. Alexander Heisterkamp how the new DFG funding helps improve the safety of implants.
    11. June 2021
    Implants of the Future: Million-Euro Funding for Innovative Research – VDI Interview
    Read in the exclusive VDI interview with Prof. Meike Stiesch, Prof. Hans Jürgen Maier, and Prof. Alexander Heisterkamp how the new DFG funding helps improve the safety of implants.
    11. June 2021
    Implants of the Future: Million-Euro Funding for Innovative Research – VDI Interview
    Read in the exclusive VDI interview with Prof. Meike Stiesch, Prof. Hans Jürgen Maier, and Prof. Alexander Heisterkamp how the new DFG funding helps improve the safety of implants.
  • 25. May 2021

    Millions in funding for Hanover’s implant research

    Twelve million euros for new collaborative research centre/transregio led by the MHH in cooperation with Leibniz Universität Hannover and other partners.
    25. May 2021
    Millions in funding for Hanover’s implant research
    Twelve million euros for new collaborative research centre/transregio led by the MHH in cooperation with Leibniz Universität Hannover and other partners.
    25. May 2021
    Millions in funding for Hanover’s implant research
    Twelve million euros for new collaborative research centre/transregio led by the MHH in cooperation with Leibniz Universität Hannover and other partners.