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.

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News

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Sweethoven Biotech at Biotechnology Days⁶

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.

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ADME4NGRA project meeting at EFSA in Parma⁷

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

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IfMB and IPM at the VAAM Annual Conference 2025 in Bochum⁸

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.

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The “CRISPR-Roadshow: The Gene Scissors in Bonn” was a full success!⁹

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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About the Institute

Job Offers

In our job offers you can find out which positions are currently vacant at the IfMB.

To the Job Offers ¹¹

Person Register

In the person register you will find a list of all staff members of the IfMB, as well as their contact details and RG affiliations.

To the Person Register ¹²

Institute Management

On this page you will find all the members of the Institute's management, their areas of responsibility and how to contact them.

To the Institute Management ¹³

Contact

On this page you will find the address and general opening hours of the IfMB as well as the contact details of the office and the caretaker.

To the Contact Information ¹⁴

Microbiological Research

Microbiological research does not only take place at our institute, research on microorganisms is also carried out at many other institutes at the University of Bonn.

To the Microbiological Research ¹⁵

History of the IfMB

The IfMB has an exciting history. Before the microbiologists, chemists conducted research in the building.

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