Österreichische Gesellschaft für Molekulare Biowissenschaften und Biotechnologie
Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology

News

Jobbörse

Veranstaltungen

Food System Microbiomes 2025 International Conference
Wageningen, NL
25. 11. 2025, 10:00 - 28. 11. 2025, 18:00

Innovation and Biomanufacturing
Technical University Vienna & Beckman University
26. 11. 2025, 12:30 - 27. 11. 2025, 13:00

Digitalization in agroecology and crop production
Tulln, Austria
1. 12. 2025, 09:00 - 2. 12. 2025, 16:00

St. Anna CCRI Symposium Cell Fate in Cancer and Development
Van Swieten Saal of the Medical University Vienna Van-Swieten-Gasse 1a, 1090 Vienna
23. 01. 2026, 14:00 - 23. 01. 2026, 17:30

Stem Cell Symposium
Vienna BioCenter, Vienna
11. 03. 2026, 09:00 - 13. 03. 2026, 18:00

Open Science

Liebe ÖGMBT Mitglieder,

in unserem Projekt Flower Power bitten wir alle Kräuterkundigen um Mithilfe: Teilen Sie Ihr Wissen zu Heilpflanzen in einem Fragebogen mit uns und tragen so zur Forschung an der Wundheilung und Narbenbildung bei. In einem Webinar am 12. Juni erläutert der Dermatologe und Projektleiter Michael Mildner Näheres dazu und stellt seine Forschungsansätze zu neuen Therapieformen bei Hauterkrankungen vor.

Bei Flower Power hat sich auch sonst so einiges getan: Die Projekt-Schulen haben an einem Fragebogen-Workshop teilgenommen und auf einer Kräuterwanderung die ersten sprießenden Kräuter des Jahres erkundet.

Im Vienna Open Lab gibt es für Lehrkräfte der Oberstufe drei Gentechnik-Experimentierkoffer zu gewinnen!

Ein kleiner Tipp für alle, die noch etwas Österliches backen wollen: Probieren Sie doch einmal Sauerkraut-Muffins aus – gesund, gut und ein netter Hingucker im Osternest!

Das Open Science Team wünscht Ihnen Frohe Ostern!

Projektnews

Gut und gesund: Sauerkraut-Muffins fürs Osternest

Mit unseren Sauerkraut-Muffins können Sie zu Ostern auch etwas für ihre Darmgesundheit tun! Diese ballaststoffreichen Köstlichkeiten sind gut, gesund und auch ein schöner Hingucker im Osternest.

Projektnews

Flower Power: Webinar zu Heilpflanzen, Wunden & Narben am 12.06.2025

Der Dermatologe Michael Mildner spricht über Aufbau und Funktion unserer Haut sowie die Forschungsansätze seines Teams zu neuen Therapieformen bei Hauterkrankungen. Bei der Suche nach neuen Wirkstoffen für eine bessere Wundheilung und Narbenbildung bittet er Pflanzenkundige aus der Bevölkerung um Mithilfe.

Projektnews

Flower Power: Kräuterworkshop in Hollabrunn

Am 3. April 2025 fand unser erster Kräuterworkshop in Hollabrunn statt! Zusammen mit der „Kräuterhexe“ Gerda Zipfelmayer erkundete die Volksschüler:innen aus dem Projekt die Kräuter am Kellerkatzenweg.

Projektnews

Flower Power: Workshops zur Fragebogen-Konzeption an Schulen

Schüler:innen an unseren drei Partnerschulen wurden im März 2025 für die Befragung zu Heilpflanzen, Wunden & Narben geschult. Sie erhielten Einblicke, wie ein Fragebogen erstellt wird und wie Fragen nach Erfahrungen mit Heilpflanzen formuliert werden können.

Aktuelles

Oster-Giveaway: Wir verlosen unsere Schulkoffer!

Es gibt etwas zu gewinnen! Für alle Lehrkräfte von Oberschulklassen verlosen wir zu Ostern 3 Gentechnik-Experimentierkoffer! Dadurch können auch an der Schule gentechnische Experimente durchgeführt, und grundlegende molekularbiologische Methoden (wie die PCR) praktisch vermittelt werden. Viel Glück!

mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Büro: +43 (0)676 84 65 462

 

Your April FEBS Network highlights

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 07:04
FEBS Network

Hello ÖGMBT members,

you've opted in to receive a fortnightly round-up of the highlights from FEBS Network. Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.

 
FEBS Junior Section present Atakan Ekiz
 

FEBS Junior Section present Atakan Ekiz

The next talk of the FEBS Junior Section in 2025 will host Dr Atakan Ekiz, from the Izmir Institute of Technology in Türkiye. He will talk about democratizing cancer transcriptomics analysis with a... Read more

FEBS Junior Section FEBS Junior Section
Junior Section, FEBS
 
 
 
 
Jacks of all Trades
 

Jacks of all Trades

Brooke Morriswood Brooke Morriswood
writer, Total Internal Reflection
 
 
 
 
Meet the YSF 2025 awardees!
 

Meet the YSF 2025 awardees!

Over a hundred talented young scientists from 32 different countries have been selected to participate in the 24th edition of the FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF), taking place in Sapanca, Türkiy... Read more

Marta Reyes Corral Marta Reyes Corral
Manager of FEBS Careers of Young Scientists, FEBS
 
 
 
 
Visions: Paola Bovolenta, Director of CBM, Spain
 

Visions: Paola Bovolenta, Director of CBM, Spain

From its origins under the direction of Nobel Laureate Severo Ochoa, the CBM has evolved into a multidisciplinary research center committed to collaboration, education, and translational research. ... Read more

FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
 

Interested in becoming a contributor to FEBS Network? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.

FEBS Network
https://network.febs.org/

 
 
Visit FEBS Network

 

 
 
 
 
Testimonials from the 2024 Summer School 
 
Join Our Thriving Microbiology Community
 

 

FEBS Initiatives' Reminder

Tuesday, 08 April 2025 01:32

1. Open call for Constituent Societies for FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Scientific Organising Committee members

FEBS is inviting Constituent Societies to nominate one of their young members (PhD student or early-career postdoc) to join the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) of the 2026 FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE PhD and Postdoc Conference! This is a unique opportunity for young scientists to help shape an international conference, gain experience in scientific event planning, and connect with researchers from across the world.

The 2026 FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference will take place in Krakow, Poland, in November 2026, hosted by the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology at Jagiellonian University. The new SOC will kick off its work with an in-person meeting in Krakow in late May/early June 2025.

Who can apply? Early-stage PhD students (preferably first- or second-year) and postdocs with at least two years remaining on their contract who are members of a FEBS Constituent Society.
What will selected candidates do? Contribute to the scientific program, speaker invitations, communication, sponsorship efforts, and event organization.
How to apply? National Societies can submit their nominations by 23 April 2025 by completing the attached form. Only one nomination can be submitted per Society.
 
For full details, please, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Prof Irene Diaz Moreno, FEBS CCYS Chair

2. Engagement data and next steps for MSRs and societies (REMINDER and NEW DEADLINE - 30th April)

We kindly remind you of the initiative presented at the last MSRs' meeting, where we shared engagement data with the MSRs, and we asked each MSR and their society to inform us about the priorities (>2) your Society will focus on in the next 1 to 2 years, as well as any assistance you may need from FEBS to achieve them. Please send your responses to us by 30th April (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

 

3. We also take this opportunity to share again details of the Publishing Liaison Officer, FEBS Open Bio here.

 

Kind regards,

 

Jerka Dumić, FEBS INC Chair

 

Tom Kingsnorth

Chief Administrator

 

https://2025.febscongress.org/

 

FEBS Highlights April 2025

Tuesday, 01 April 2025 01:00
FEBS Network

Hello ÖGMBT members,

You've opted in to receive a fortnightly round-up of the highlights from FEBS Network. Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.

 
Introducing the winner of the 2025 FEBS Open Bio Article Prize: Giulia Lunghi
 

Introducing the winner of the 2025 FEBS Open Bio Article Prize: Giulia Lunghi

The FEBS Open Bio Article Prize, currently in its 5th year, is awarded annually to an early career researcher who has published a paper of especial interest and importance in the journal in the las... Read more

FEBS Open Bio FEBS Open Bio
 
 
 
 
Writing Contest: Celebrating Women in Science
 

Writing Contest: Celebrating Women in Science

FEBS Letters' new writing contest will award €500 and publication to an essay about researchers' female role models—including prominent scientists, mentors, and other women who have inspired us in ... Read more

FEBS Letters FEBS Letters
 
 
 
 
SEBBM Journal, issue nº 223: “The non-coding genome”
 

SEBBM Journal, issue nº 223: “The non-coding genome”

The development of advanced experimental strategies is greatly increasing our ability to understand the relevance of the non-coding genome. Read more

Inmaculada Yruela Inmaculada Yruela
Research scientist, CSIC
 
 
 
 
BioQuest: The Lyceum Biology challenge
 

BioQuest: The Lyceum Biology challenge

Inspiring future Biologists Read more

βιος-SBSCy – Society of Biological Sciences in Cyprus βιος-SBSCy – Society of Biological Sciences in Cyprus
 
 

Interested in becoming a contributor to FEBS Network? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.

FEBS Network
https://network.febs.org/

 

Our fellowships are designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration across borders and organizations, and to provide unique opportunities for personal development and professional training.

Three fellowships are available to enhance existing study programs by providing funding for international placements that are complimentary to current or future scientific studies: 

- Fellowship in Drug Discovery Sciences

- Fellowships in Agricultural Sciences

- Fellowships in Medical Sciences

- Fellowship in Climate & Health

Applications open till: 11.04.25

Find the details here.

 

FEMS January Newsletter
FEMS Journals Article Awards 2024
Dear ÖGMBT members,
 
 
Episode 31 | Microbes Can Live Off Air, Prof. Chris Greening, FEMS MICRO 2025 Keynote Speaker
Listen to the podcast 
microLife - Must Read Articles - covering all aspects of microbiology
Find out more
 
 
FEMSmicroBlog banner
 
 
FEMS MICRO
 
Monthly Opportunity
Apply here
 
Jobs
Events
Webinars
Education
Grants
AMR Hub
 

 

As part of the Towards an Inclusive Evaluation of Research (TIER) working group, we invite you to take part in an important survey on the future of research evaluation. This initiative aligns with the broader mission of CoARA to rethink how research excellence is assessed at national and international levels.

+ Why participate?

  • Contribute to a collective effort to modernize and democratize research evaluation.
  • Help shift the focus from quantitative indicators (e.g., number of publications) to a more comprehensive assessment of scientific impact.
  • Ensure research evaluation recognizes diversity, including contributions from different disciplines, career stages, and underrepresented groups.

+ Who should participate?
        This survey is intended for:

  • PhD students, researchers, professors, evaluators, and RPO/RFO staff affiliated with CoARA.
  • Individuals engaged in academic research, research funding, or institutional evaluation.

+ What will your input achieve?

  • Data collected will inform evidence-based policy recommendations at the European level.
  • Results will support ongoing discussions within CoARA and contribute to academic studies on research assessment.

+ How to contribute?

  • Complete the anonymous survey (your data is fully protected).
  • Estimated time: 15-30 minutes.
  • Share the survey within your network to maximize its impact!
  • Survey Expiration Postponed: April 15, 2025, at 12:00 AM UTC +01:00 (Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Vienna, Prague, Brussels)

Click the link to take the survey

Your perspective is essential. By participating, you help shape the future of academic research evaluation in Europe and beyond.

Thank you very much, your The TIER Team


 

 

EFB Newsletter - February

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 10:54
Free registration for Institutional Members
 
The Biotechnology for Extreme Environments Conference, organized by the EFB, will take place online on 9 April 2025. Participants from academia and industry are invited to submit abstracts on:
  • Biotechnology in space and for space
  • Drought, heat, and global warming
  • Stress in industrial fermenters
Abstract submission deadline: 2 March 2025

EXCLUSIVE FREE REGISTRATIONS FOR:
  • EFB Institutional Members
  • Registrants of G4G Conference
  • Registrants of the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference
 
 
Early bird registration – deadline: 20 March 2025
 
Join the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference on 26-28 May 2025 in Aveiro, Portugal. The programme includes keynote lectures, short talks by early career researchers, and flash poster sessions.
The scientific programme is available on the conference website.

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS AVAILABLE:
  • Early Bird Registration: Save up to €30 if you register before 20 March.
  • Group Discount: 25% off for group registrations (4 or more participants).
  • Sponsors: Boost your company’s visibility, recruit excellent staff.
  • Bonus Access: Free registration to the Biotechnology in Extreme Environments Online Conference on 9 April.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
  • David Burton Dalhousie University (CA)
  • David Kelly University of Sheffield (UK)
  • Luisa Orsini University of Birmingham and Daphne Water Solutions (UK)
  • Helena Vieira University of Aveiro (PT)
  • Marc Delgado Aguilar University of Girona (ES)
  • Marcel Kuypers Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology (DE)
  • Agata Kotkowska European Commission (BE)
Elsevier & CruzLab logos
 
 
Save the date
 
Join us on 29–31 July 2025 in Newcastle, UK, for the Designer Biology Conference, co-organized by the EFB Bioengineering & Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Biobased Materials Division.

This meeting brings together researchers in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and biomaterials to explore innovative applications — from protein engineering to functionalized materials.
 
 
Call for abstracts - Oral and Poster presentations
 
Submit your abstract for the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference on 1-4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Scientific programme includes the following topics:
  • Gene editing in crop breeding
  • Plant diseases and pests
  • Biologicals in agriculture
  • Biotechnology for smart agriculture
  • Indoor farming
  • Waste utilisation
Register by 9 April and get free access to the Biotechnology Extreme Environment Online Conference!

G4G2025 sponors logo
 
 
Register and submit your abstract
 
Register and submit your abstract for the Recombinant Protein Production (RPP) conference on 7-9 October of 2025 in Neu-Ulm, Germany. Scientific programme includes the following topics:
  • Chassis engineering for recombinant protein production
  • Impact of production conditions on cellular performance
  • Model-enabled protein, cell, and process engineering
  • New horizons for biopharmaceutical proteins
  • Precision fermentation of food proteins
  • Contributions to sustainable protein biomanufacturing

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Kuhner Shaker logo
 
 
Thank you for your participation
 
The organizers of the European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, held from 20 to 23 January 2025 in Sion, Switzerland, would like to thank all speakers and participants for their contributions. A special acknowledgment is extended to our main sponsors: Bioengineering AG, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, and HES-SO for their generous support.
Losgos sponors
 
 
Call for abstracts – deadline: 30th April 2025
 
Abtract submissions are open for oral or poster presentations at 12th European Symposium on Biopolymers, hosted by NOVA School of Science and Technology. The event will take place on 1-3 October 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. Topics include:
  • Natural biopolymers
  • Chemical and biological pathways and systems engineering for biopolymer production
  • Feedstock and biopolymer production circularity
  • Biopolymer production engineering
  • Biopolymer extraction and characterization
  • Processing and functionalization of biopolymers
  • Biopolymer-based composites
  • Biopolymers for biomedical and technical applications
  • Biopolymer-based materials end of life management
  • Biopolymers’ market and impact
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to biopolymer design
 
 
Top article of the month
Machine learning reveals novel compound for the improved production of chitooligosaccharides in Escherichia coli

 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
 
RSB logo
RESEARCH ETHICS, MAY 2025
This course will explore the fundamental principles of ethics and medical ethics, and most specifically research ethics, drawing upon relevant examples and providing practical guidance on the process of seeking and applying for an ethical opinion. This course will take place via Zoom on 1st May 2025, 09:30 – 13:00 (GMT). [+]
 
 
MTC logo
XV CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN FOUNDATION OF MTCI
The XV Congress will take place in Peñíscola (Spain) on 30-31 May and 1 June. The congress will offer simultaneous lectures and workshops in each area of practice, covering Chinese medicine, osteopathy, and naturopathy. This will allow attendees to choose the path that best suits their interests and needs. [+]
 
 
BIOMANUFACTURING: EUROPE’S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE
Industries face challenges in reducing environmental footprint while maintaining competitiveness. Biomanufacturing provides new sustainable technologies within more resilient supply-chains. The EU Biotech Act together with other clusters -Bioeconomy Strategy, EU Life Sciences Strategy, Critical Medicines Act and Clean Industrial Deal- will need a strategic vision for biomanufacturing future in Europe. Read EuropaBio paper "Biomanufacturing: Europe’s Industrial Future". [+]
 
 
EVENT CALENDAR
EFB Events






 
 
EFB Member Events






 

 

Open Science

Liebe Newsletter-Abonnent:innen,

wir freuen uns über unsere neue Kollegin Agnes Mistlberger-Reiner, die seit März das Team von Open Science verstärkt. Sie leitet das neue Projekt "Reden wir drüber. Zeitgerechte Kommunikation über Palliative Care in der Onkologie", das durch Entwicklung von Kommunikationshilfsmitteln über Palliative Care die Lebensqualität von Krebspatient:innen verbessern soll.

Eine Ankündigung für alle, die in die Welt der Forschung eintauchen wollen: Vom 21. bis 23. März 2025 lädt das Wiener Forschungsfest im Rathaus mit einer großen Mitmach-Ausstellung und zahlreichen Workshops bei freiem Eintritt wieder zum Entdecken und Ausprobieren ein. Open Science ist dieses Mal gemeinsam mit dem Vienna Open Lab und dem GMI mit einer Mitmachstation zum Thema Pflanzenstress und Wasserhaushalt vertreten.

Wenn Sie sich für Allergien und Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten interessieren: In unserem Beitrag "Wissenswertes zu Allergien und Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten" sind die wichtigsten Daten und Fakten zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. Und mit welchen Lebensmitteln man bei Pollenallergie aufgrund einer Kreuzallergie vorsichtig sein sollte, erläutert unser Hungry-for-Science-Beitrag.

Viel Spaß beim Lesen und Schmökern und am Forschungsfest wünscht das Open Science Team!

Projektbeschreibung

Reden wir drüber. Zeitgerechte Kommunikation über Palliative Care in der Onkologie

Die Lebensqualität von Krebspatient:innen verbessern! Gemeinsam mit Ärzt:innen, Pflegepersonen, Patient:innen und Angehörigen werden Kommunikationshilfsmittel entwickelt, um Gespräche über das Tabuthema Palliative Care zu vereinfachen.

Aktuelles

Das Vienna Open Lab und Open Science beim Wiener Forschungsfest 2025

Dieses Jahr findet wieder das Wiener Forschungsfest der Wirtschaftsagentur Wien statt, und das Vienna Open Lab ist mit einer Station zum Thema Pflanzenstress und Wasserhaushalt für die ganze Familie dabei!

Medizin - Mensch - Ernährung

Wissenswertes zu Allergien und Nahrungs-mittelunverträglichkeiten

Allergische Erkrankungen nehmen weltweit zu, und auch Kinder und Jugendliche sind häufig davon betroffen. Dieser Beitrag liefert eine kurze Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten Daten und Fakten zu Allergien und erläutert auch den Unterschied zu Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten.

mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Büro: +43 (0)676 84 65 462

 

Weiterbildungsbörse

weiterbildungsboerse

 

Keine Weiterbildungsangebote verfügbar.

Institutionelle- & Firmenmitglieder

  • 10xGenomics

  • ABclonal Germany GmbH

  • acib GmbH

  • ADSI - Austrian Drug Screening Institute

  • AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH

  • Annikki GmbH

  • ARGE LISAvienna

  • Austrian Neuroscience Association

  • Bartelt GmbH

  • Beckman Coulter GmbH

  • Berthold Technologies GmbH

  • BioCat GmbH

  • Biofaction KG

  • Biosynth GmbH

  • Biozym Biotech Trading GmbH

  • buchinger Life Science Solutions

  • CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine

  • CLS Ingenieur GmbH

  • CompreVie

  • Cytiva Europe GmBH

  • DEBRA Austria - Hilfe für Schmetterlingskinder

  • DirectSens GmbH

  • Doctoral School in Microbiology and Ecosystem Science

  • dsm-firmenich

  • ecoplus.Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

  • enGenes Biotech GmbH

  • Eppendorf Austria GmbH

  • Euraxess Austria

  • Eurofins Genomics AT GmbH

  • Evercyte GmbH

  • EVOMEDIS GmbH

  • Fa. servoLAB gmbh

  • FH Wr. Neustadt/ Campus Tulln

  • GenScript Biotech (Netherlands) B.V.

  • Greiner Bio-One GmbH

  • Hamilton Bonaduz AG

  • handshake Consulting GmbH

  • Hochschule Campus Wien Academy GmbH

  • Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Campus Wien, Fachbereic

  • HOOKIPA Biotech GmbH

  • Human.technology Styria GmbH

  • Institute of Science and Technology Austria

  • INTEGRA Biosciences Deutschland GmbH

  • LabBuddy

  • lablife gmbh

  • LabShop & LabConsulting

  • Lexogen GmbH

  • LI-COR Biosciences GmbH

  • LifeTaq-Analytics GmbH

  • LoopLab Bio GmbH

  • MCI Internationale Hochschule GmbH

  • Medizinische Universität Wien - Zentrum für Krebsforschung

  • Medizintechnik-Cluster, Business Upper Austria - OÖ Wirtschaftsa

  • METROHM Inula GmbH

  • Microsynth Austria

  • MP Biomedicals Germany GmbH

  • Open Science - Lebenswissenschaften im Dialog

  • Österreichische Plattform für Personalisierte Medizin

  • Pall Austria Filter GmbH

  • Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität - Privatstiftung

  • Phoenestra GmbH

  • Polymun Scientific Immunbiologische Forschung GmbH

  • QPS Austria GmbH

  • Ribbon Biolabs GmbH

  • Rockfish Bio AG

  • ROMER Labs

  • SAN Group GmbH

  • Scantox Neuro GmbH

  • SHIMADZU HandelsgesmbH

  • Sigmapharm Arzneimittel GmbH

  • Standortagentur Tirol GmbH

  • Szabo-Scandic HandelsgmbH

  • Takara Bio Europe

  • Takeda Manufacturing Austria AG

  • Targetmol EU GmbH

  • THP Medical Products Vertriebs GmbH

  • THT Biomaterials GmbH

  • VALIDOGEN GmbH

  • Vienna BioCenter - Wissenschaftliche Standortgemeinschaft

  • VOGELBUSCH Biocommodities GmbH

  • VWR International GmbH

  • World Courier (Austria) GmbH

  • XPseq Analytics GmbH

next prev