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EFB Newsletter - January 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 10:33
Last places available – last chance to register!
 

The EFB Biobased Materials Division invites you to the 2nd European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, taking place in Sion, Switzerland, 2–5 February 2026.

Designed for a small group of up to 20 participants, this hands-on workshop combines expert-led lectures with practical laboratory sessions, offering direct interaction with leading researchers in the field.
Held at HES-SO Valais, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, this is a unique learning opportunity.


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ECB2026: Solutions for a sustainable planet
 
The European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place in Antwerp (Belgium), on 28 June - 1 July 2026, under the theme “Shaping tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment”.

The congress will feature four scientific streams addressing key areas of biotechnology, including the second stream, “Solutions for a sustainable planet”:
  • Phytoremediation
    Helena Freitas, University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Combating contaminants with Bacteria and Archaea
    Rosa Martínez Espinosa, University of Alicante (Spain)
  • Sustainable biogeochemical cycles
    Jana Milucka, MPI Bremen (Germany)
  • Bioenergy and bioelectricity
    Tom Clarke, University of East Anglia (UK)
  • Sustainable food and feed alternatives
    Kevin Verstrepen, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology (Belgium)
  • Biotechnology solutions for new critical materials
    Boris Zimmermann, Norweigian University of Life Science (Norway)
Call for abstracts
 
Submit your original research in one of the following scientific streams:
  • Innovations for healthy living
  • Solutions for a sustainable planet
  • Manufacturing with microbes
  • Feeding the planet
Abstracts may be considered for oral, flash poster or poster presentation.
Submission deadline: 15 March 2026
 
 
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Join us on 8–9 September 2026 in Sion, Switzerland, for the Food Biotechnology Conference organized by the Plant, Agriculture and Food Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology.

Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps at HES-SO Valais, this two-day conference will bring together researchers, innovators, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, discuss recent advances, and connect around the future of food biotechnology.

Programme overview:
  • Sustainable food ingredients through biotechnological innovation
  • Fermentation and upcycling in food systems
  • Microbiome-active foods and health functionality
  • Clean-label biotech – aligning innovation with consumer expectations
  • Enabling technologies in food biotechnology
  • Ethics, regulation, and societal impact of food biotech
  • Policy pathways to enable sustainable food biotechnology
Stay tuned for speaker announcements, registration details, and abstract submission deadlines.
Bursaries available for PYFF9 in Valencia - apply now
 
Bursaries are now available for the 9th Conference on Physiology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (PYFF9), which will take place in Valencia, Spain on 8-11 September 2026.

Funded by FEMS and the EFB Microbial Biotechnology Division, these bursaries will help support early-career researchers and students to attend the conference.

Early bird registration available!
You can also register for the conference and take advantage of €100 savings if you register before 24 May 2026.
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Registration will open this week
 
The registration is now open for the 8th Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe (ASBE8) Conference on 4–6 November 2026 at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, UK. Explore how synthetic biology and applied microbiology are tackling real-world challenges and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The conference will cover four areas:
  • Factory: bio-based chemicals, materials, and sustainable production
  • Pharma: cell therapies, diagnostics, gene editing, and biopharmaceuticals
  • Farm & Field: crop improvement, soil and waste solutions, bioremediation
  • Computational design: from proteins to networks, circuits, and microbial communities
Pichia 2026 – International Conference on Pichia pastoris Biology & Biotechnology
 
The Pichia 2026 conference will bring together researchers, industry partners, and technology developers to discuss advances in Pichia pastoris for bioproduction, synthetic biology, strain engineering, and bioprocess innovation.
The meeting will take place in Mallorca (Spain) from 24 to 27 March 2026, just before Easter week.
Submit your abstract. Don't miss your opportunity.
Top article of the month
Exploring protein secretion-modulating and structural features of pro-peptides from S8 class subtilisin-like serine proteases in Bacillus subtilis
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Exclusive discounts for Institutional Members
 
Institutional Members can benefit from special discounts at the European Congress on Biotechnology:
  • Reduced registration fees
  • Decreased fees for exhibition space

Upper-level Institutional Memberships: Premium and Patronage
 
Our Premium and Patronage Institutional Memberships offer exclusive advantages:

Premium Membership:
  • Includes Bronze Sponsorship for meetings
  • Sponsorship benefits apply to major events, including ECB2026
Patronage Membership:
  • Our highest level of Institutional Membership
  • Offers tailor-made benefits, customized to meet the specific needs and goals of each institution
These memberships are designed to maximize engagement, visibility and impact across our key events and activities.

Patron and Premium sponsors
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The Human Protein Atlas
A new version 25 of the open-access Human Protein Atlas resource was published at the HUPO World Congress in Toronto on November 11, 2025. The updated atlas expands blood, single-cell, tissue and interaction resources. On December 18, 2025, Science published “A human pan-disease blood atlas of the circulating proteome” by The Human Protein Atlas team. [+]
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iBET pioneers advanced 3D Cell Models for Preclinical Research
Our platforms provide physiologically relevant, analytically accessible cellular 3D cell models to evaluate safety, efficacy and mechanism of action for complex biologics, including multispecific antibodies. These models can accelerate candidate selection and reduce development risks, supporting innovative biopharma pipelines.[+]
Welcome to the dynamic world of life sciences!
The ÖGMBT, the platform for life sciences professionals in Austria, is your portal to this thriving domain. We are committed to connecting exceptional talents with exciting prospects in academia, industry and institutions. The Life Sciences Career Fair stands as Austria's pre-eminent event in this field. It's your chance to explore limitless career and further education opportunities, suitable for students, graduates, and young professionals with diverse experiences.[+]
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Swiss Biotech Day: Secure your spot
Join more than 3,000 experts from across the life sciences ecosystem on 4–5 May 2026 in Basel. Discover the latest advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing, and connect with a truly global biotech community.[+]
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Full Professor and Chair Bioprocess Engineering
A vacancy has opened for a Full Professor and Chair of Bioprocess Engineering at Wageningen University & Research due to retirement. The role involves leading a renowned international group, shaping research in sustainable biomanufacturing, overseeing academic and operational management, strengthening global standing, and contributing to BSc, MSc, and PhD education and innovation. [+]
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