Equipped with lab coats, safety goggles, and plenty of curiosity, the participants gained exciting insights into everyday research at LBI Trauma. The program included much more than microscopy and pipetting: in the cell culture laboratory, the girls harvested real skin cells and transferred them into new culture flasks. They also examined histological samples and matched different tissue specimens to the correct structures.

Another highlight of the day was the fibrin glue co-developed at LBI Trauma. The young researchers prepared the glue themselves and learned more about its important role in wound healing. Afterwards, they were able to test its application by treating a sketched tissue defect on their own.

To conclude the day, Conny Schneider, Head of Science Communication at LBI Trauma, guided the participants through the institute and provided exciting behind-the-scenes insights into ongoing research. Between microscopes, cell cultures, and hands-on experiments, the day flew by and left the girls with many new impressions – and perhaps even first ideas for a future in science.