Portrait of Ali Maximilian Ertürk

Helmholtz Munich

Ali Maximilian Ertürk

  • 2024
  • Participant
  • Life Sciences

Ali Ertürk, Director at Helmholtz Munich and Full Professor at LMU Munich, revolutionizes biomedical research through AI-enhanced tissue clearing and 3D imaging technologies. His work enables unprecedented cellular-level exploration of whole mouse bodies and human organs, advancing disease understanding and drug development. As CEO of a biotech company called Deep Piction, he drives AI-based drug discovery, reducing animal testing. Ertürk’s innovations, recognized globally, include mapping human organs and integrating AI for in silico biology. His visionary approaches promise a future where digital simulations replace animal research.

Ali Maximilian Ertürk is a Falling Walls Winner in the Life Sciences category.

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