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The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) has announced Prof. Francesc Gòdia as its new president, effective January 2025. A professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Prof. Gòdia holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has led numerous international initiatives in biotechnology, biomedicine, and cell engineering.
A leading figure in biochemical engineering, Prof. Gòdia’s research has focused on cutting-edge advancements in animal cell culture technologies for the production of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, as well as life-support systems for space exploration. Notably, he serves as the director of the MELiSSA pilot plant, a European Space Agency (ESA) facility dedicated to developing life-support technologies for human space exploration missions.
Prof. Francesc Gòdia’s expertise and leadership are expected to further elevate the EFB’s mission of advancing biotechnology research, innovation, and collaboration across Europe and beyond.
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The Biotechnology for Extreme Environments Conference, organized by the EFB, will take place online on 9 April 2025.
Key themes include biotechnology in space and for space, approaches for resilience under drought, heat and global warming, and optimizing processes under stress in industrial fermenters.
The deadline to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations is 2 March 2025.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
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Francesc Gòdia, Autonomous University of Barcelona (ES)
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Pavel Dvořák, Masaryk University (CZ)
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Inês Efe Mecário, CSIC-INTA (ES)
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Veronique Bergougnoux, Palacký University (CZ)
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Stanislav Obruča, Brno University of Technology (CZ)
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Céline Vaneeckhaute, Laval University (CA)
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Lucie Poulet, Clermont Auvergne University (FR)
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Roberta Paradiso, University of Napoli Federico II (IT)
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Call for abstracts – deadline: 20 March 2025
Abtracts submissions are open for oral or poster presentations at the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference, hosted by the EFB Environmental Biotechnology Division. This engaging event will take place on 26-28 May 2025 in Aveiro, Portugal.
Topics include:
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Innovative solutions for bioremediation
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Biotechnological valorization of marine, natural resources, and wastes
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Sustainability of environmental biotechnology solutions
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Biotechnological approaches to nutrient cycling balances
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AI and genome editing
The programme is designed to support researchers at all career stages. Expect an inspiring blend of keynote lectures, short talks by early career researchers, and flash poster sessions.
Participants who register and pay before April 9 will receive free access to the online conference Biotechnology in Extreme Environments.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
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Join the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference on 1-4 September 2025, Olomouc, Czech Republic, organized by the EFB Plant, Agriculture and Food Division.
The event brings together experts in plant biotechnology, including fields such as gene editing and breeding, biologicals in agriculture, waste utilization, disease and pest management, and indoor vs. outdoor farming, who will share their latest scientific findings and explore strategies to support a sustainable future.
CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Oana Dima, EU-SAGE (BE)
SILVER SPONSOR
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Following the successful long-lasting tradition of Recombinant Protein Production (RPP) conferences organized by the Microbial Biotechnology Division of the EFB, we look forward to our next event hosted in the German twin town Ulm/Neu-Ulm, native town of Albert Einstein, picturesquely located on the river Donau in southern Germany.
From 7 to 9 October of 2025, we want to share our passion on recombinant proteins designed for various applications such as biocatalysis, food and bio-pharmacy. Protein, chassis and bioprocess engineering, impacts of production conditions and the model-enabled optimization and prediction of target proteins will be at the heart of the event. We look forward to an intensive exchange and exciting discussions, which are typical for the spirit of the RPP series!
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Save the date
The EFB Bioengineering & Bioprocessing Division invites you to the Designer Biology Conference, taking place from 29–31 July 2025 in Newcastle, UK. This event brings together young and established scientists in bioengineering and synthetic biology to explore diverse applications—from protein engineering to functionalized materials.
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Towards polyethylene terephthalate valorisation into PHB using an engineered Comamonas testosteroni strain.
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Leadership in a Laboratory Environment, February 2025
The aim of this course is to introduce team-working and leadership models that can be of practical use in a laboratory environment. This course is appropriate for both laboratory team leaders and postdoctoral researchers. The course will take place online over 2 sessions, on the 26th and 27th February at 9:00-13:00 GMT. [+]
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Save the date - Biotec2025
The XIX Congress of the Spanish Society of Biotechnology (Biotec2025) will take place in the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) from 15 to 18 July 2025. The programme will include four keynote plenaries and several thematic sessions relating to applications of biotechnology to health, plants, food, industry or environament sustainability, among other issues. [+]
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SMEs in Europe’s bioeconomy and agri-food landscape
Explore how SMEs drive Europe’s bioeconomy! EuropaBio's latest report highlights challenges, opportunities, and policy insights from industry leaders and stakeholders. Dive into key takeaways on shaping the bioeconomy, fostering innovation, and supporting SMEs. [+]
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