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Research and teaching at our institute focus on one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century: The transition from an industry based on fossil resources to a sustainable, bio-based economy. Here, the so-called Industrial Biotechnology, which is also referred to as White Biotechnology in the German language area, holds a key position. Microorganisms or enzymes are used as biocatalysts for the production of (fine-)chemicals, agricultural and pharmaceutical precursors, food and animal feed, energy sources and innovative materials. This research focus is represented by the working groups of Biocatalysis, Nanobiotechnology, and Systems Biotechnology. Our research portfolio is complemented by the group of Bioactives.
On December 13, 2024, 25 new members were added to the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) - including Prof. Kathrin Castiglione! acatech now consists of 682 members who put their exceptional scientific excellence at the service of independent, public-interest-oriented consulting for...
Last Thursday, the members of the Brewing Team of the institute's own teaching brewery “Röthelheim-Bräu” made a detour to the #BrauBeviale in Nuremberg. With over 950 exhibitors, the trade fair was a true paradise for the beverage industry and an information goldmine for our brewers.
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This year we tried something new for us - a retreat. We started on Wednesday, July 24th at 7 am. Divided into two cars, we drove to Berghülen, a lovely little hotel called “Hotel zum Ochsen”. Once we arrived, we got coffee and started with the strategy meeting and presentations from all the particip...
Yesterday, some of the BVT team didn't let the mixed weather stop them from visiting the Erlangen Bergkirchweih. We set off in good weather and ended up braving the weather with umbrellas and a plastic tarpaulin. Team building is also when everyone makes sure that nobody is left out in the rain.
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You have a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Life Science Engineering or a related field? You are motivated, interested in molecular communication, bioprocesses, nanotechnology and proteins? You would like to contribute to research and are aiming for a PhD? Then you have a unique opportunity to beco...
