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Goethe Competence Centers (GCCs)

The GCCs are interdisciplinary units focusing on a broad range of current research areas.

Goethe Competence Centers (GCCs)

Goethe Competence Centers (GCCs) are specialized core facilities within Go4Tec that combine scientific expertise, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and professional services. By providing access to advanced technologies, expert support, and user training for internal and external users, the GCCs foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote the efficient use of shared research infrastructure, and advance scientific excellence at Goethe University.

Brain Imaging Center (BIC@Goethe)

Advanced neuroimaging infrastructure and scientific expertise.

Frankfurt Center for Electron Microscopy (FCEM)

Advanced electron microscopy and scientific expertise forlife science and materials research.

Frankfurt Center for Emerging Therapeutics (FCET)

Advanced drug discovery and scientific expertise for innovative therapeutic approaches.

Frankfurt Isotope & Element Research Center (FIERCE)

Advanced isotope and elemental analysis for environmental and materials research.

Goethe Competence Center for Language Science (GCCLaS)

Interdisciplinary research infrastructure and expertise for language sciences.

imaging Center for Advanced Light Microscopy (iCALM)

Advanced light microscopy and scientific expertise for cutting-edge imaging applications.

Method Lab for Educational Digital Studies (Method Lab EDS)

Digital research methods, infrastructure, and expertise for educational research.

Individual Equipment in Go4Tec

Specialized research equipment available for individual use across scientific disciplines. This collection will be available soon.

Associated GCCs

The following research institutions and centers at Goethe University are independently managed and are affiliated with Go4Tec.

Interdisciplinary Biobank and Database Frankfurt (iBDF)

The Interdisciplinary Biobank and Database Frankfurt (iBDF) organizes the quality-assured and privacy-compliant collection and storage of different biomaterials and distributes these to positively evaluated research projects.

Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance (BMRZ)

The BMRZ is a research infrastructure facility for high-end nuclear (NMR) and electron magnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR). The BMRZ is one of the European Large Scale Facilities for MR spectroscopy and financially supported by the state of Hesse.