EFB Newsletter - October 2025
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:51
Registration & abstract submission is open! The 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), is taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June - 1 July 2026. The Congress will focus on the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment,” addressing global challenges through collaboration across industry, academia, and research. Plenary speakers Submit your abstract and showcase your work. Opportunities include: invited talks flash poster sessions poster presentations Additionally, early bird registration fees are available for those who sign up soon, as well as special discounts for Institutional Members. More information Open expression of interest! The EFB Biobased Materials Division announces the second edition of the European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, taking place from 2-5 February 2026 in Sion, Switzerland. This event is designed for a small group of up to 20 participants and will feature a combination of expert-led lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions focused…
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Your FEBS Network highlights - End of October
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 10:23
Hello ÖGMBT members, Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks. In the Limelight: Tumor-Stroma Interactions FEBS Open Bio’s latest ‘In the Limelight’ issue features four reviews that explore the evolving interplay between tumor cells and their surrounding stroma. Read more FEBS Open Bio Connecting across scales and people at The New Microbiology Winning the FEBS Letters Poster Prize was just one highlight of the Joint FEBS/FEBS Lecture Course ‘The New Microbiology’ for this PhD student: from informal dinner conversations to seaside poster ... Read more Megan N.Y. Lee PhD Student, ETH Zürich Where science, people, and mountains meet Attending the FEBS Workshop 'Immunology, Metabolism and Ageing' (Matrei am Brenner, Austria, 8–11 September 2025) for this final-year PhD student was an opportunity to get new ideas, have inspiring... Read more Zinaida Shakel PhD student, University of Porto FEBS Junior…
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FEMS Survey - to Improve their Service
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 10:28
Federation of European Microbiological Societies Dear ÖGMBT member, The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is undertaking a strategic research initiative to ensure we remain closely aligned with the needs of microbiologists and can best support the field across Europe in the years ahead. To guide this work, we are conducting a survey of those who have engaged with FEMS over the years, and we invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your perspective. By participating, you will help identify key challenges facing microbiologists, guide how FEMS can best support the microbiology community, and ensure your voice is heard at the European level. All responses will be handled confidentially by McKinley Advisors, our research partner. The survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 23:00 CET. Access your unique survey link: This link is exclusive to you and cannot…
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