Next Level Scientific Writing using AI Assistants
with Prof. Daniel Mertens
Date: 10 + 13 October 2025, 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Venue: online
Credit points: 0.5
In today's rapidly evolving research landscape, artificial intelligence assistants offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance scientific quality, streamline workflows, and elevate research impact. This specialized workshop delivers practical, hands-on training to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into your research ecosystem. This hands-on workshop empowers natural scientists to leverage AI tools for enhanced research productivity and scientific communication. Participants will master practical applications of AI assistants (including Perplexity, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude) to streamline their academic workflow and elevate their scientific writing.
Key Learning Goals:
- Strategic AI Integration: Learn to effectively prompt AI tools using structured frameworks for optimal information retrieval and content generation
- Enhanced Literature Research: Master techniques for objective literature review, efficient source discovery, and systematic summarization of complex scientific information
- Creative Problem-Solving: Apply AI-assisted brainstorming to develop innovative research strategies, experimental designs, and conceptual frameworks
- Compelling Scientific Communication: Transform technical content into engaging narratives with clear storylines, intuitive analogies, and audience-appropriate messaging
- Practical Writing Skills: Produce well-structured outlines and adapt scientific texts for diverse audiences, from peer-reviewed publications to public science communication
Format:
Interactive sessions combining demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and immediate application to participants' current research projects. Bring your laptops and ongoing writing challenges! This workshop bridges the gap between traditional scientific writing and modern AI capabilities, equipping researchers with tools to work smarter, communicate clearer, and achieve greater research impact.
Workshop Benefits
After completing this workshop, participants will be equipped with a holistic approach to leveraging AI in their scientific practice. They will not only master technical skills but also gain the ability to critically evaluate, effectively communicate, and strategically apply AI-driven methods in their research. By integrating AI tools into various aspects of their academic and professional activities, participants will become more adaptive, innovative, and proficient in achieving high-quality scientific outputs and fostering meaningful professional connections.
About the Instructor: Prof. Dr. Daniel Mertens heads research groups at both the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and the University Hospital Ulm. As a scientist, he has published 101 peer-reviewed papers (6106 citations) and secured €6.77 million in external funding. Since 2023, he has conducted 173 AI workshops, empowering 8140 participants to effectively implement artificial intelligence tools in their professional practice, with 80.4% of participants making AI implementation a top priority after attending. More info: https://www.schillermertens.de/
