As part of Girls’ Day 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting early engagement of girls with science and technology, visitors were welcomed to research environments at Helmholtz Munich, including activities linked to the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging. Girls’ Day is designed to encourage interest in fields in which women remain underrepresented, particularly science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
During the visit, the participants were introduced to core concepts of biomedical imaging, gaining insight into how modern imaging technologies contribute to the investigation of biological processes and disease mechanisms. Through demonstrations and guided explanations, they learned how imaging data are acquired, visualised, and interpreted, and how such data support biomedical research within interdisciplinary settings.
The programme also offered opportunities for exchange with scientists, allowing the students to ask questions about scientific career paths, research environments, and the collaborative nature of contemporary biomedical research. The visit highlighted how expertise from biology, medicine, engineering, and data science is brought together within imaging‑focused research initiatives such as MunichImaging.
At the conclusion of the visit, the participants received small take‑home materials reflecting the broader research context, including references to EU‑funded research projects such as MOSAIC. These materials were intended to illustrate the international and collaborative framework in which current bioengineering research is conducted.
Outreach activities like Girls’ Day contribute to ongoing efforts at Helmholtz Munich and within MunichImaging to increase awareness of scientific careers, promote equal opportunities, and encourage a diverse next generation of researchers.
