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The international conference Integrated Continuous Biomanufacturing VII (ICB VII) took place in Dubrovnik from October 5 to 9, 2025. The event brought together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in continuous biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Key topics included integrated process architectures, digitalization and automation, process analytics, and sustainable production strategies.

The Chair of Bioseparation Engineering was represented by Prof. Dr. Sonja Berensmeier and Julian Galbusera.

Prof. Berensmeier presented a poster entitled “Integrated biomanufacturing through volume-independent magnetic separation and model-based optimization.”                                                                                                                                                             
Julian Galbusera showcased his research with a poster titled “Integrated purification of recombinant Protein A from secreting E. coli – enabling simplified microbial bioprocessing through magnetic bare iron oxide nanoparticles.” His work demonstrated how magnetic nanoparticles can serve as an efficient and scalable alternative to chromatographic purification methods, particularly when used with secreting E. coli strains.

The poster sessions provided valuable opportunities for scientific exchange on topics such as scale-up, process integration, and modeling. The conference offered an excellent platform for networking and inspiration for future research collaborations. The presented contributions highlighted that integrated continuous processes have now become standard practice in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Participation by Julian Galbusera was supported through a travel grant from the Max Buchner Research Foundation and an invitation from Engineering Conferences International.

At the Bioflavour 2025 Conference, held from September 16–18, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main, doctoral researcher Sabrina Stýblová received the Poster Prize for her work on “Concentration and Extraction of Natural Aroma Compounds From Fermented Acid Whey.”

Organized by DECHEMA, the Bioflavour 2025 brought together leading experts from around the world and provided the Chair with an excellent platform to present current research results, establish valuable contacts, and gain insights into the latest developments in aroma and flavor research.

From September 8 to 10, 2025, this year’s joint meeting of ECCE & ECAB took place in Lisbon. From our department, the doctoral candidates Julian Galbusera and Robin Karl participated in the conference. They presented their current research findings in the form of talks and took the opportunity to engage in intensive exchanges with international colleagues.

The topics of their contributions were:

• Process intensification by combining Protein A secreting E. coli and bare iron oxide nanoparticle-based purification (Julian Galbusera)
• Bridging the Gap in Magnetic Nanoparticle Production: A Novel Reactor System for Automated Synthesis and Process Integration (Robin Karl)

In addition, the scientific work of Julian Galbusera, Alejandra Riera Hipp, and Lisa Meier were presented in the form of posters. ECCE & ECAB offered a diverse program featuring the latest developments in chemical engineering and biotechnology, once again serving as an important platform for international networking and scientific discussion.

This year’s Himmelfahrtstagung took place in Bremen from May 26 to 28, 2025. 

From our chair, doctoral researchers Sabrina Styblova, Lisa Meier, Alejandra Riera Hipp and Julian Galbusera attended this event. They presented their current research findings in form of posters and took the opportunity to engage in in-depth scientific exchange with other participants.

A special highlight: Alejandra Riera Hipp’s contribution was selected for a poster pitch, allowing her to present her work in a short lecture in front of a large audience.

Once again the Himmelfahrtstagung offered a varied program featuring current topics in bioprocess development and biotechnology, serving as a valuable platform for networking and discussion within the scientific community.