The center of advanced european studies and research (caesar) does research in the field of Neurosciences, Cell Biology, and Biophysics. Caesar uses modern photonic, molecular biological, and chemical methods as well as methods of behavioral sciences.

caesar is an independent non-profit foundation under German law that is closely associated with the Max Planck Society. The President of the Max Planck Society chairs the Board of Trustees and caesar’s Directors are Scientific Members of the Max Planck Society. caesar’s scientific research is evaluated and the scientific excellence of its work ensured through the application of the procedures and criteria of the Max Planck Society.