The Young Scientists are an interest group within the DGMS with the aim to connect young scientists in the field of mass spectrometry. Two meetings a year are scheduled for this purpose. In addition to a business meeting at the DGMS annual conference, the Young Scientists organize their own conference, the Fall Meeting. The next Fall Meeting will take place from Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd October 2026 in Kassel.
If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or follow our socials: info@youngscientists.dgms.eu
Current Young Scientist Board
Hendrik Krolle – Spokesperson & international relations
Wiebke Schultze – Social media & community relations
Joshua Kraft – Website & Newsletter
Aleksandra Sarnowicz – Finances & Sponsoring
Picture of the current Young Scientists board. Left to right: Joshua Kraft, Aleksandra Sarnowicz, Hendrik Krolle and Wiebke Schultze.
The last board member changes were concluded during the business meeting at DGMS 2025 in Göttingen. Joshua Kraft and Wiebke Schultze have been elected as the two new deputy spokespersons. Together with Aleksandra Sarnowicz and Hendrik Krolle they now represent the Young Scientists. Hendrik Krolle takes over the position of the previous spokesperson Marius Lauffer.
The latest Fall Meeting was held in September 2025 at Kloster Hünfeld. The 3-day program was filled with contributions by Young Scientists, invited speakers, and industry representatives.
The Young Scientists were founded in March 2019 as an interest group of the German Society of Mass Spectrometry (DGMS). The Society has more than 700 members from universities, industry, research institutions, and government laboratories. The Young Scientists Association enables networking among young researchers and early contact with the DGMS.
