Research focus “Sustainable biotechnology”

Cells are in the focus  of modern, sustainable biotechnology. As a renewable raw material, cells cultivated in vitro open up a wide range of potential applications for medicine, bioproduction and nutrition.

Many of the relevant processes, such as cell isolation, cell proliferation and three-dimensional culture, have not yet been sufficiently explored in terms of cell and molecular biology.

Our aim is to understand the needs of a cell in culture in depth and to adapt the culture conditions in the best possible way. Our questions address cell isolation methods, the composition of culture media and cell-matrix interaction.

Through the application-oriented focus of our research projects, we translate findings into usable technologies and thus support the university's transfer strategy.