A bit over six years ago, the Innates moved from MPI to the lovely “Schneckebunker” in the city centre. Now, after years of planning and replanning, we have moved again to our new home in TranslaTUM! Leaving Schnecke was not easy – it contained so much of our memories, and a bit too much of stuff (or trash, the borderline was often unclear). After all, this building has been occupied by researchers for more than three decades! It took us a while to sort out the things to bring with us while admiring the design of some historical lab pieces…
The big days came at the end of December – carton after carton, truck after truck, we were moving! There were unexpected challenges every day, and it was a stressful time for everyone. However, we managed it with an incredible team effort.
We had our last Christmas party in Schnecke and decorated the walls with colourful paintings. Many ex-Innates came to experience Schnecke one last time. In the upcoming years, it will be replaced by a brand-new building for multiple sclerosis research.
Goodbye Schnecke – thank you for hosting us with your special charm! Hello TranslaTUM – we’re ready for a fresh start!
Text by Yiqi, photos by Dorsa, Lara and Virginie.