Welcome to the IfMB
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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 here1.

Our teaching offer includes modules in the courses of study B.Sc. Biology2 and M.Sc. Microbiology3. For more information on specific courses and our institute colloquium, please see here4.

News

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Sweethoven Biotech in ZDF documentary6
The IFMB start-up project Sweethoven Biotech is part of the ZDF documentary “Zuckeralternativen - Genuss mit Beigeschmack”, which highlights the opportunities and challenges of modern sweeteners. The documentary will be broadcast on May 25 at 3:45 pm on ZDF, the screening at the IFMB will take place on Friday, May 23 at 9:15 am - all interested parties are cordially invited.
May 19, 2025 6
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Sweethoven Biotech at Biotechnology Days7
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.
Apr 09, 2025 7
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ADME4NGRA project meeting at EFSA in Parma8
At the annual ADME4NGRA meeting at EFSA in Parma, project results were presented, discussed and new contacts were made.
Mar 31, 2025 8
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IfMB and IPM at the VAAM Annual Conference 2025 in Bochum9
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. 
Mar 23, 2025 9

Links

  1. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/research
  2. https://www.biologie.uni-bonn.de/studium/bachelor-of-science
  3. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z/microbiology-msc
  4. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/teaching
  5. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us
  6. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/news/sweethoven-biotech-in-zdf-dokumentation-ueber-zuckeralternativen
  7. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/news/sweethoven-biotech-ueberzeugt-auf-den-deutschen-biotechnologietagen
  8. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/news/adme4ngra-projektmeeting-bei-der-efsa-in-parma
  9. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/news/das-ifmb-und-ipm-auf-der-vaam-jahrestagung-2025-in-bochum
  10. https://www.ifmb.uni-bonn.de/en/about-us/news