Events

6 May 2025 • 3:00 – 6:00 PM • Tulln, Austria

Science Connection

we are pleased to invite you to Science Connection, a new networking event designed for early-career researchers in Lower Austria. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, explore potential collaborations, and gain insights from experts in research and innovation.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon, where you will have the chance to engage in inspiring discussions, build a strong professional network, and discover practical support for translating research into impact. You can find further details in the attached invitation.

1-4 July 2025 • Graz, Austria

17th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology

The 17th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO), in conjunction with the 11th Theodor Escherich Symposium, will take place from July 1 to 4, 2025, in Graz, Austria. The symposium will focus on recent advancements in bacterial genetics and ecology, providing a platform for researchers to share insights and foster collaborations. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 14, 2025.

9-12 November 2025 • Munich, Germany

International Symposium and Exhibition on the Purification of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP)

The International Symposium and Exhibition on the Purification of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP) cordially invites you to participate in the 44th edition in November 2025, at the Garching campus of Technical University of Munich near Munich, Germany. Over forty years after the first meeting in Washington DC, USA, the ISPPP remains a leading scientific event fostering innovation and advancements across all areas of bioseparation – from analytical techniques to bioprocess operations.

May 20, 2025 • Graz, Austria

Biotechnology in Food & Feed

Let’s discuss where biotechnological approaches are suitable for a sustainable food and/or feed production. Our program combines insightful presentations from leading companies and innovative startups, a keynote address focusing on advances in feed biotechnology, and cutting-edge scientific talks.

Webinar Series: Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

Second Webinar: Metabolic modeling in microbial and mammalian cells

Speakers:
DI. Leopold Zehetner (University of Vienna )
Dr. Özge Ata (BOKU University)

Contact:
Nico Lingg

We are excited to announce the launch of our webinar series on “Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering,” aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration across academia, industry, and the public. This series will delve into cutting-edge methodologies and applications that are transforming the field.

Overview

Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore cutting-edge techniques in metabolic modeling and their applications in biotechnology. This session will feature two distinguished speakers who will delve into the intricacies of metabolic flux analysis and in silico process optimization.

This webinar will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements and practical applications of metabolic modeling techniques, essential for optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and ensuring product quality in both yeast and mammalian systems. There will be ample opportunity to for questions and one-on-one discussions with the speakers.

Topics

DI. Leopold Zehetner from the University of Vienna will provide an overview of gene therapy, with a particular focus on HEK293 cells as production platforms and Adeno-Associated Viruses (AAV) as therapeutic vectors. Drawing from his PhD project in collaboration with Takeda Austria, he will discuss how metabolic models were used to simulate and improve the production process, leading to a 250% increase in AAV particle production.

Dr. Özge Ata from BOKU University will present how ¹³C tracer-based metabolic modeling and flux analysis enhance our understanding of cellular metabolism and facilitates the design of superior microbial cell factories. Through case studies on both steady-state and instationary flux analysis, she will demonstrate how ¹³C metabolic flux analysis can extend beyond well-characterized central pathways to less explored native and synthetic metabolic networks in yeast.

Past Webinars

Webinar Series: Modeling and Simulation in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
First Webinar: Mechanistic and Hybrid Modeling in Downstream Processing