MTZ

The MTZ Stiftung is a German foundation focused on advancing medical research, science education, and public discussion about the future of healthcare. Its work highlights systems biology as a foundation for AI-supported systems medicine, with the goal of enabling more personalized approaches to disease treatment while considering bioethical principles. The foundation promotes knowledge transfer to both specialist and general audiences through news, events, videos, multimedia courses, podcasts, and educational resources for students.

A central part of its activities is recognizing research and supporting emerging talent through awards and prizes. These include the MTZaward, the MTZ-MPI-Award, the MTZ-Foundation Award, the MTZ-BIOQUANT-Award, the MTZ-Helmholtz Health Award, and awards for bioethics and students. The foundation also supports science learning initiatives, school programs, internships, and projects connecting biology, technology, and society. Its website provides information about award recipients, advisory boards, partners, and opportunities to engage, including membership in the MTZ Freundeskreis. Through these activities, the MTZ Stiftung aims to encourage research, education, and informed debate about medicine and science.