This year, the DeSBi community gathered for its annual retreat at the Dorint Hotel in Potsdam on 8–9 July 2025. The research conducted by the seven teams of the RU was presented in the form of poster sessions, which provided ample opportunity for in-depth discussion thanks to several rounds of presentations.

Our research unit, RU KI-FOR 5363, recently held its annual retreat—an event we eagerly anticipate each year. This retreat serves as a critical platform for promoting scientific exchange and taking full advantage of the diverse expertise within our project teams. More than just a gathering, it’s a space where we come together to discuss the progress of our work, showcase key achievements, and engage in meaningful discussions that drive innovation forward.

The DeSBi Research Unit organized a dedicated session on its research topics at DAGStat 2025 in Berlin. The session, titled "Fusing Deep Learning and Statistics Towards Understanding Structured Biomedical Data," was chaired by our associated postdoctoral researcher, Georg Keilbar. Oral presentations were delivered by unit PhD students and postdocs: Masoumeh Javanbakht, Marco Simancher, Manuel Pfeuffer, and Sepideh Saran.

The presented topics covered a diverse range of cutting-edge research, including deep nonparametric conditional independence tests for images, visual explanations for statistical tests, deep modeling in the presence of known confounders with applications to neuroimaging data, and an empirical analysis of uncertainty quantification in genomics applications.

The RU’s joint seminar series plays a vital role in fostering scientific exchange and enhancing our visibility within the research community. These seminars feature both internal and external speakers, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing. Join Us! We invite everyone to participate in the upcoming seminars and engage in the dynamic discussions that shape our research landscape. Stay tuned for our schedule and speaker announcements.