Institute for Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology is dedicated to the study of microorganisms. They represent the numerically largest fraction of living matter on our planet and exhibit great diversity due to their adaptation to a wide variety of habitats.

Our research, which aims at a fundamental understanding of the molecular mechanisms and functions of microbial biochemistry and cell biology, is an important prerequisite for the development of new biotechnological and medical applications. An overview and introduction to our current research projects and topics can be found here.

Our teaching offer includes modules in the courses of study B.Sc. Biology and M.Sc. Microbiology. For more information on specific courses and our institute colloquium, please see here.

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Sweethoven Biotech at Biotechnology Days

The start-up Sweethoven Biotech successfully represented the Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology at the German Biotechnology Days, won two prestigious prizes and aroused great interest with its innovative, sweet-tasting dietary fiber solution.

ADME4NGRA project meeting at EFSA in Parma

At the annual ADME4NGRA meeting at EFSA in Parma, project results were presented, discussed and new contacts were made.

IfMB and IPM at the VAAM Annual Conference 2025 in Bochum

Once again, members of the IfMB and IPM were at the annual meeting of microbiologists - this time in Bochum - and presented their current research work.

The “CRISPR-Roadshow: The Gene Scissors in Bonn” was a full success!

From March 18 - 20, 2025, the “CRISPR-Roadshow” event series was held in Bonn and reached many members of the public with laboratory courses, evening lectures and workshops.

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