Maike Sander

Maike Sander is the Scientific Director of the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin and Vice President of Helmholtz Health, which brings together six leading German research centers dedicated to advancing human health. In these roles, she drives strategic initiatives to strengthen interdisciplinary research, accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into medical applications, and foster collaboration across academia, healthcare, and industry.

Prior, she held several academic leadership positions at the University of California, San Diego, including Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Research Center. She is committed to shaping research environments that foster scientific excellence, innovation, and the development of the next generation of scientific leaders.