J.P. Payonk, M. Kober, K. Budde-Sagert, F. Bernsdorff, M. Statz, H. Bathel, N. Arbeiter, M. Fauser, K.Badstübner-Meeske, C. Bahls, F. Krüger, U. van Rienen, A. Storch, J. Zimmermann. (2026). Characterization of the Electrode-Tissue Interface during Long-Term Deep Brain Stimulation in the 6-OHDA Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Neural Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1088/1741-2552/ae668d

L. Lembcke, H. Bathel, J. Zimmermann, V. Engel, R. Bader, B. Frerich, P.W. Kämmerer. A validated in vitro approach for low-frequency alternating-current stimulation of stem cells: From electrode characterization to biological responses. Protoplasma, 1-24.h, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00709-026-02196-9

M. Bielfeldt, L.V. Che, K. Budde-Sagert, N. Arbeiter, S. Staehlke, S. Spors, U. van Rienen, H. Rebl, J. Zimmermann. Evaluating the Electrical Stimulation of Bone Cells Based on an Induced Transmembrane Potential Model and Intracellular Calcium Levels. Journal of Tissue Engineering, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1177/20417314251414697

T. Settmacher, H. Wallner, K. Spiliotis, C. Siettos, J. Starke. Data-driven identification of macroscopic dynamics with implicit equation-free sampling and Gaussian process regression: for the example of an integrate-and-fire neural network, The European Physical Journal Special Topics, https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-025-02112-x

H. Wallner, L. Böttcher, N. Kruse, W. Just, I. Barke, S. Speller, J. Starke. Method for stabilizing unstable periodic orbits in dynamic-mode atomic force microscopy. Phys. Rev. Applied 25, 044088 – Published 30 April, 2026, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/28k1-3tbf 

Y. Afsharian et al. Emerging fabrication techniques for piezoelectric scaffolds in bone tissue engineering: A systematic review,Materials Today Advances 31 (2026), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtadv.2026.100875

S. Lloyd, J. Thönes, S. Suratwala, N. Zaghlula, L. Joseph, E. Paydarfar, S. Spors, R. Halter. Optimizing In Vivo Oral Lesion Classification from Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Using Data-driven Approaches, ArXiv, (2026). https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.05729 

J. Thönes, F. Geiger, J. Osterloh et al. Correlation study: electrical impedancebased approximation of knee joint angle and extensor strength during concentric knee extension. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 27, 177 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09634-y

J. Tetzner, S. Adrian. The Incomplete Adaptive Cross Approximation for the Fast Construction of H2–Matrices and Its Application to the Electric Field Integral Equation for Electrically Small Problems,” in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, DOI: 10.1109/TAP.2026.3687274.

P. Azizi P, U. van Rienen, H. Seitz. Predicting Cell Differentiation in Mechanically Stimulated Biphasic Osteochondral Scaffolds Using Fluid–Structure Interaction Modelling. Bioengineering. 2026; 13(7):809.https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13070809

F.S. Kragelund, M. Heerdegen, T. Sellmann, H. Bathel, A. Lüttig, F.V. Plocksties, C. Niemann, A. Richter-A, R. Köhling. D. Franz. Investigating The Network-Wide Mechanisms of Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation Using High-Density Microelectrode Arrays. J Vis Exp. 2026 Jun 16;(232). doi: 10.3791/70507. PMID:42406842.

H. Weber, M. Statz, N. Casadei, O. Riess, F. Richter, W. Hermann, A. Storch, M. Fauser. Altered light-dark phase-dependent behavioral responses and suprachiasmatic nucleus pathology in an α-synuclein rat model of Parkinson’s disease. NPJ Parkinson’s disease, 12(1), 153, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-026-01436-2

L. Kondrataviciute, H. Weber, M. Kapadia, D. H. Aguirre-Padilla, M. Fauser, T. A. Valiante, W. D. Hutchison, L. Milosevic, A. Storch, L. V. Kalia, S. K. Kalia. Deep brain stimulation in alpha-synuclein models of Parkinson’s disease: Bridging the translational gap. Journal of Parkinson’s disease, 2026. Advance online publication. https://-doi.org/10.1177/1877718X261459876

W. Wollenberg, M. Bruhn, H. Rebl, S. Staehlke, L. Cooper and B. Zeller-Plumhoff. Automated Analysis of Cell Motility on Structured Surfaces Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine, Trans. AMMM, 2026, Vol. 8, No 1, Suppl. 1,

S. Staehlke, H. Rebl, M. Bilfeldt, O. Hahn, K. Peters: Role of physiological cues in modulating cell behavior in tissue regeneration, Termis EU, 20-26.4.2026

L. Che1, M. Mattern2, N. Arbeiter1, K. Budde-Sagert3, M. Bielfeldt2, S. Spors3, U. van Rienen1,4,5, S. Adrian1, J. Zimmermann1, H. Rebl2. „Image-based digital twin for quantifying electric field exposure of human osteoblast-like spheroids“; BIO EM.

M. Khurram, M. Hunger, C. Helm. Unconventional Layerby-Layer Assembly of Films with PEDOT: Write, Read, Delete, https://www.dpgverhandlungen.de/year/2026/conference/dresden/part/cpp/session/13/contribution/7 , Talk DPG-Frühjahrstagung, Dresden, 08.03.-13.03.2026

I. Assi, H. Ahrens, C. Helm. „Hexagonal and Lamellar Superstructure of DSPE-PEG1000 Monolayers at the Air/Water Interface“https://www.dpgverhandlungen.de/year/2026/conference/dresden/part/bp/session/5/contribution/4 , Talk DPG-Frühjahrstagung, Dresden, 08.03.-13.03.2026

M. Hunger, M. Khurram, C. Helm „PEDOT: Molecular Imprinting in PEDOT: PSS/PDADMA Laer-by-Layer Films“, https://www.dpg-verhandlungen.de/year/2026/conference/dresden/part/cpp/session/46/contribution/28 , Poster DPG-Frühjahrstagung, Dresden, 08.03.-13.03.2026

P. Hilken, I. Assi, C. Helm. „PDADMA/PSS Mulltilayer Buildup in NaBr solution: Vertical PSS Diffusion and Unusual Growth, https://www.dpg-verhandlungen.de/year/2026/conference/dresden/part/cpp/session/46/contribution/29, PosterDPG-Frühjahrstagung, Dresden, 08.03.-13.03.2026

C. Niendorf et al. Fiber-Reinforced Hydrogel Constructs Based on Melt Electrowritten Scaffolds for OsteochondralTissue Engineering, Transactions on Additive Manufacturing, Meets Medicine 8.S1 (2026): 2746-2746.

Y. Afsharian, C. Polley, H. Seitz. 3D-printing of an electroactive niobate-based ceramic for potential bone-tissue regeneration: Fabrication and piezoelectric response, Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine 8.S1 (2026): 2764-2764.

W. Radlof, V. Neumann, Y. Knorre, C. Polley, H. Seitz, L. Radtke. Influence of cell size on the mechanical and fatigue behavior of EBM-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V gyroid structures for revision hip implants, Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine 8.S1, 2768-2768

Y. Knorre, M. Dau, L. Lembcke, W. Radlof, C. Benz, C. Polley, H. Seitz. Biomechanical testing of an additively manufactured implant for mandibular reconstruction, Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine 8.S1, 2756-2756

M. Petersen, J. Thönes, L. Che, S. Spors, T. Savarimuthu, Z. Cheng. Simulation-Based Evaluation of a Miniaturized Four-Electrode Impedance Probe for Layered Tissue Characterization”. Submitted to 19th International Workshop on Impedance, Spectroscopy, Chemnitz, Germany.

Article Knochen unter Strom in the popular science magazine Bild der Wissenschafthttps://wissenschaft.de/artikel/knochen-unter-strom

K. Koslik. Nie wieder Knie? Forscher aus MV entwickeln elektrisch aktive Implantate. feature article in the Nordkurier. presented the interdisciplinary research of CRC 1270 ELAINE, highlighting the development of electrically active implants for bone and cartilage regeneration and emphasizing their potential to improve futurepatient care, thereby increasing the public visibility of the CRC’s research activities. 28 April 2026, https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/nie-wieder-knie-forscher-aus-mv-entwickeln-elektrisch-aktive-implantate-4466677

Kick-off event for the 3rd funding period with Minister Bettina Martin on 4 March 2026; Selected media coverage of the event:

• MV1 video report
• NDR video report
• Press release by the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs (WKM)
• University of Rostock press release
• dpa article published on Zeit.de 

Coordination of the development and production of an exhibit, including a digital application, for the ‘Medicine of the Future’ exhibition aboard the MS Wissenschaft • Participation of Joachim Mangler in the 83rd Executive Board meeting for a strategic discussion on public relations activities during the third funding period. Joint visit to the ”Medicine of the Future” exhibition aboard the MS Wissenschaft with Minister Bettina Martin in Anklam on 1 June 2026, followed by the publication of a press release by the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs

Publication of a press release on projects A02 and S01 on the University of Rostock website on 16 April 2026

The CRC 1270 ELAINE IRTG Symposium (12./13.11.2026) was promoted through various communication channels, including the CRC website, professional societies, LinkedIn, and other relevant networks