Ralf Dahm

Ralf Dahm is a researcher at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Mainz, Germany, with extensive leadership experience in scientific management and research. He has held key roles across prestigious institutions in Germany, Austria, and Spain.

• Education: MSc in Business Administration (University of Applied Sciences, Mainz, Germany); Habilitation in Biochemistry (Medical University of Vienna, Austria); PhD in Biochemistry (University of Dundee, UK); MSc in Biochemistry (University of Dundee, UK); BSc in Biology (University of Tübingen and University of Saarland, Germany).

His research spans genetics, developmental biology, neuroscience, and biochemistry, with a focus on molecular mechanisms in biology. His work has been recognized through competitive fellowships and awards, including the Otto Kraupp Prize and Theodor Körner Prize.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Otto Kraupp Prize for best Habilitation (Sanofi-Aventis Foundation)
  • Theodor Körner Prize for Science and Art
  • EMBO Long-Term Fellowship
  • BBSRC CASE Award for Doctoral Studies
  • European Science Foundation Fellowship for M.Sc. studies

Dahm has led research teams at institutions such as the Medical University of Vienna, Spanish National Cancer Research Institute (CNIO), and the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, where he also served in technology transfer and public relations roles.