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Despite a 30-minute delay due to thunderstorms, the sun came out just in time for the eleven running teams from the Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) to take off. Thirty-six institute staff members participated in the REWE Team Challenge Dresden on Wednesday evening, May 28. The Team Challenge is one of the largest company runs in Germany.
This year’s participants included runners from the research groups of Rita Mateus, Anthony Hyman, Sandra Scharaw, Meritxell Huch, and Jacqueline Tabler, as well as members of the scientific services and facilities, administration, and the chief operating officer. The nine MPI-CBG teams completed the five-kilometer course, starting at Postplatz, passing the Annenkirche, running through the Wiener Platz tunnel, and finishing at the Rudolf-Harbig stadium.
The team challenge is part of MPI-CBG’s Health Initiative, which supports employeeoyee well-being through physical activity, mental health resources, and preventive care. These efforts are made possible in part through the Max Planck Society’s cooperation with Techniker Krankenkasse.
Congratulations to all participants!