Join us in this episode of the Material Minds podcast as we sit down with Oskar Staufer, head of the Immuno Materials research group at the INM, to explore groundbreaking materials science. Oskar takes us on a journey through his career, sharing insights into his fascination with slime molds, the creation of bacterial jewelry, and one of his favorite materials, which he brought along with him. We dive into his innovative research on synthetic cells, aiming to shed new light on cancer and improve treatment options. This conversation is not just about the science but also about the passion that drives discoveries leading to a better world.    To learn more about Oskar, check out his group's webpage - https://stauferlab.com/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/OStaufer ) and LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskar-staufer-24423a241/ )    To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/ You can also find him on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ShrikrishnanS ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ )    To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on X/Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Leibniz_INM ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )