VAAM e.V.
Vereinigung für Allgemeine und Angewandte Mikrobiologie
- ✨ We've just joined Instagram! ✨Follow us there for news, updates and insights from #VAAM 📸 www.instagram.com/vaam_microbes/
- Have you already planned your trip 🚅 🏨 to #VAAM2026 in Berlin? ➡️ If not, then take a look👀 at the website, we have compiled all the important information for you: t1p.de/2ce0r
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Der Bayern 2-Podcast zeigt die Folgen der Kürzungen der US-Wissenschaftsförderung. Zu Wort kommen u. a. die Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina und die Hochschulrektorenkonferenz – aber auch der Präsident des VBIO, Prof. Markus Engstler. t1p.de/wo6g4 www.vbio.de/wissenschaft...
- ✨Save the Date ✨ Connect with fellow early-career microbiologists & start new collaborations🤝: Meeting of the #VAAM Young Scientist Network: "Establishing Collaborations within the Network" 📆 13.02.2026 ⏲️ 2 pm 🔗https://t1p.de/hmbhw #EarlyCareer #Networking #Microbiology #YoungScientists
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Next VBIO Softskill-Seminar on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6 PM (CET): "Setting yourself up for a successful transition into industry" With Elena Hoffer, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Alma.me – supporting PhDs & Postdocs in launching successful careers beyond academia.
- 🔬 We're back! Kicking off 2026 with the 23. Industry Academia Panel: 📅 Jan 15, 2026, 4:00 PM CET 💻 Online via Zoom 🦠 Topic "New class of bacteriophage-based antibacterial solutions" Register: t1p.de/rqk1z Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉 #Microbiology #PhageTherapy #VAAM #AMR
- Just a reminder 🔔 that early bird registration for the VAAM Annual Conference 2026 in Berlin ends 📆January 11 Register soon to save your spot and some money. Hope to see you there!
- #VAAM wishes all members and partners a wonderful holiday season🎄 We look forward to another year of advancing microbiology🧫 together in 2026🎆
- From life-saving medicine to gourmet cheese – our microbe of the year 2026 is Penicillium 🌟 This brush mold 🧫gave us penicillin & launched the antibiotic era 💊, and is a common workhorse in biotech labs🧪. And it makes your cheese delicious 🧀🐭 #VAAM #MikrobeDesJahres #MicrobeOfTheYear #Penicillium
- 🔔Deadline 31.12.🔔 🧾 Nominate outstanding microbiologists for the VAAM Awards 2026! 🧪 Research Award for exceptional early-career research 🎓 PhD Awards €2,000 for excellent dissertations Award ceremony at VAAM Annual Conference 2026 Berlin Details: t1p.de/hisqb #Microbiology #VAAM2026 #VAAMAwards
- 🔔 Join us for for our upcoming online meeting of the VAAM Young Scientist Network 📆 Dec 8, ⏰ 1pm 🔗 Registration: t1p.de/hmbhw Join us to explore various pathways into industry & discuss what a transition from academia to industrial positions might look like. We look forward to seeing you there!
- 📣 VAAM Young Scientist Network – Upcoming Meeting! Join us 📆Dec 8 ⏲️ 1 pm for our next session: “Industrial Careers: Perspectives and Pathways.” Discover insights into career options beyond academia & hear experiences from young industry professionals 👉 Register here: t1p.de/hmbhw #YoungScientists
- 📣 VAAM Young Scientist Network – Upcoming Meeting! Join us 📆Dec 8 ⏲️ 1 pm for our next session: “Industrial Careers: Perspectives and Pathways.” Discover insights into career options beyond academia & hear experiences from young industry professionals 👉 Register here: t1p.de/hmbhw #YoungScientists
- 🌟 Join us for the 22. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 🌟 "Protein Production Platforms" 🗓️ 20.11.2025 🕓 4pm online 🔗Free registration, also for non-VAAM members: t1p.de/6zzes 🎤Speakers: KatrinRosenthal, Constructor University, Bremen & Daniel Heid/ Tobias Stadelmann, Picea Biosolutions, Ohlsbach
- ⚠️Deadlines end ⏱️TODAY! 🏃♀️🏃Do not miss the chance to showcase your research and send us your abstract for #VAAM2026 in Berlin 📫 Check out the topics and submit now: t1p.de/7fgc4 👩🎓Student members may also apply for travel grants: t1p.de/1hgkl #VAAMAnnualConference2026 #Microbiology #AbstractDeadline
- Neue DFG-Förderinitiative zur #Datenresilienz ⬇️⬇️
- Förderinitiative zur Sicherung gefährdeter Datenbestände und zur #Datenresilienz: Die DFG stellt bis 2027 Mittel für Maßnahmen bereit, durch die Datensätze und Forschungsergebnisse aus Repositorien im Ausland für die deutsche/europäische Forschung gesichert werden können. www.dfg.de/de/foerderun...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.📢 We are down to the FINAL WEEK of the FEMS survey. If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes. The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
- 📣Final week to submit your abstract for the VAAM Annual Conference #VAAM2026 in Berlin Get your submission in before time runs out: Abstract Deadline 📆 7 November – no extension! 🎓 VAAM student members: Travel grant application also until 7 Nov 📩 Check all details & submit here t1p.de/7fgc4
- 🌟Save the date🌟 The VAAM Industry-Academia Panel on "Protein Production Platforms" is around the corner: 📆Thu, 20.11.25 ⏱️4pm, online 🔗Registration t1p.de/rqk1z
- Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe and take part in the survey to identify key challenges in our field: t1p.de/uocd0
- Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists. Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe. Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
- Reminder🌟 The next application deadline for VAAMentoring is 📆October 31th! Don´t miss an amazing chance to connect with experienced mentors who can help level up your career! 🚀 Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt
- 🚀Grow your microbiology career – join VAAMentoring🌟 We connect early-career researchers 👨🔬with experienced microbiologists in 1:1 tandems👬 To get personalized guidance and build your network apply until 📆31.10.! Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt #CareerinMicrobiology #VAAMentoring #Microbiology
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Der VBIO-Berufsfeld-Infoabend am 29. Oktober 2025 beleuchtet Forschung und Entwicklung im industriellen Kontext. Dr. Andreas Schmideder (AMSilk) und Laura Lindenthal (Group Leader Nucleic Acid Research at Wacker Chemie AG) stellen das Arbeitsfeld vor und beantworten eure Fragen. Jetzt anmelden!
- ⏳ Only 3 weeks left to submit your abstract for #VAAM2026 Annual Conference🎤👩👩👦👦 in Berlin ! ⏱️Abstract deadline: 7th November 🎓 Student members: Apply for travel grants until 7th November! 📌 t1p.de/7fgc4 Do not miss your chance and apply today!🏃🏃♀️ #VAAM2026 #microbiology #AnnualConference
- 🚀Grow your microbiology career – join VAAMentoring🌟 We connect early-career researchers 👨🔬with experienced microbiologists in 1:1 tandems👬 To get personalized guidance and build your network apply until 📆31.10.! Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt #CareerinMicrobiology #VAAMentoring #Microbiology
- The summer break is over - we´re back! 🚀21st VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 📆Sept 18, 4 pm CEST, online Topic "In Vitro Microbiome Models" 🎤Michael Schloter, TU Munich & Pabitra Nandy, Acaryon Berlin 👉Don’t miss it – register now: t1p.de/6zzes #VAAM #microbiology #microbiome #industry #academia
- ✨Noch Plätze frei ✨ Gemeinsames FG-Treffen Qualitätsmanagement & Lebensmittelmikrobiologie mit: 👀 Spannenden Betriebsbesichtigungen 🎤 Interessantem Vortragsprogramm 🎓 Perfekt auch für Studierende 💡 Kostenlos für VAAM-Mitglieder! ✔️Registrierung: t1p.de/ugsfw
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Kurzfristig sind bei unserer Bakterien- Summerschool 2025 einige Plätze frei geworden. Nutze jetzt die Chance, in die Welt der Bakterien einzutauchen!
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Still time to register for the upcoming VAAM symposium in Berlin, but the deadline is approaching - visit the symposium website at bcp.fu-berlin.de/pharmazie/fa... and follow the link to the registration portal! 🦠
- Join us at the VAAM Annual Conference🌟 22.-25.3.2026 in Berlin 👥! ✏️Registration is now open - benefit from early bird fees🏃♀️! 📝 Submit your abstract & 🎓 Apply for student travel grants until 🗓️ 7 November 2025. All details & more info 👉https://t1p.de/zazfv
- 🌟Registration is now OPEN🌟 Present your latest results in microbial natural product research🧪 and join the network: VAAM Workshop "Biology of Bacteria Producing Natural Products" 📅 September 24-26, 2025 📍 Berlin, Germany Register here: 🔗https://t1p.de/fpewl #VAAM #Microbiology #NaturalProducts
- ⭐ SAVE THE DATE ⭐ 📍 21st VAAM Industry Academia Panel - Bridging Academic and Industry Research: 📅 September 18th, 4:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom 🎯"In vitro Microbiome Models" Speakers Philippe Ulsemer, Acaryon GmbH Michael Schloter, Technical University Munich ✔️Registration: t1p.de/y70py
- Das Programm ist da ✨ jetzt anmelden zum FG-Treffen der FG QM & Lebensmittelmikrobiologie "Contamination with Gram-negative bacteria in the food and pharmaceutical industries" 👀Besuch Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut 👀 Besuch Biotechnologiezentrum Leibniz-HKI 📅 24./25. Sept.📍Jena 🔗https://t1p.de/0hppi
- 🌟VAAM Early Career Network Event🌟 📅 Sep 16, 2:30 PM, Zoom ✏️https://t1p.de/jx2sz 🎯"From late Postdoc to early PI: Applications, Funding, Appeals & Alternative Paths" 💡Ready to take the next step? Get practical advice on funding applications, handling setbacks & discovering alternative career paths
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Wir freuen uns sehr, auch in diesem Jahr im Vorfeld des #fwk25 wieder das Junge Forum auszurichten! Interessierte Nachwuchskommunikator*innen können sich ab sofort bewerben. ℹ️ & 🎫: wissenschaft-im-dialog.de/forum-wissen... #Wisskomm
- Do not miss the application deadline for the Pettenkofer Prize 2025 on Sept. 10, 2025! This year's topic: "Modulation of the innate immune response by effectors of pathogenic bacteria". Find more info on ↔️ t1p.de/sal09
- Please note the announcement of the 2025 Pettenkofer Prize. This year's topic is "Modulation of the innate immune response by effectors of pathogenic bacteria". The application deadline is Sept. 10, 2025. www.mvp.uni-muenchen.de/en/2025/07/3...
- 🔬 Noch wenige Plätze frei in der Bakterien-Summerschool! Lasst euch für die Welt der Mikroben 🦠begeistern😍 Ein abwechslungsreiches Programm rund um die faszinierende Welt der Mikroben mit Workshops🧪 Networking👥uvm. erwartet euch 🧫🧬! ✏️https://t1p.de/uv45d VAAM-Mitglieder zahlen reduzierte Gebühr!
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.What minimalism in a living organism looks like! A newly discovered microbe 'Sukunaarchaeum' blurs the line between virus and bacteria! www.science.org/content/arti...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.📌 Meet the expert: Dr. Cecilia G. Flocco She is looking forward to discussions on "The DSMZ: Microbial diversity for bio-based innovation." TODAY during lunch break at 📍booth 18. #FEMS2025 #bioeconomy #BioBased #InnovateWithNature #biodiversity #EcoInnovation #RenewableResources #FutureOfBiotech
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.We offer a number of practical ways to help early-career researchers meet their professional needs and challenges. Read more: www.biologists.com/about-us/ear... #EarlyCareer #Researcher #Research #Academic #Academia #Laboratory #FieldWork #Travel #Opportunities #Career #Science
- Don't miss the deadline: €100-500k funding from @klaus-tschira-stiftung.de available for innovative projects for STEM researchers. Apply until 📆September 16, 2025 🔬🦠🧬💡
- ⏰ 68 days left to apply! Researchers in maths, computer science & natural sciences (with university/institute affiliation) can apply to our “Innovative Research” funding line. Funding: €100–500 k | Deadline: 16 Sep 25 | Start from 06/26. Info & application: shorturl.at/DJv35
- 🚀 Join us for our 20. (!) 🌟 VAAM Industry-Academia Panel on "Synthetic Microbiology Driven Drug Discovery" We're excited to welcome: 🎤 Steven Schmitt - Myria Biosciences AG, Basel 🎤 Helge Bode - @mpimicrobiomarburg.bsky.social, Marburg 📅 Thu July 17th, 4 PM CEST 📝 Register here: t1p.de/rqk1z
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.📢 Heute Abend 18:00 Uhr online: Leopoldina-Vorlesung mit Dirk Haller. Der Ernährungswissenschaftler @tum.de spricht über das Mikrobiom im menschlichen Darm – u. a. darüber, ob es sich dem Tagesrhythmus des Organs anpasst. Zum Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F34B...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Aktuell keine gute Idee: Naturwissenschaftliche und naturwissenschaftsdidaktische Gesellschaften äußern sich kritisch zu einem möglichen „Verbundfach Naturwissenschaften“.
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.✨ Deadline extended! There’s still time to apply: September Science Academy - international summer school for women in the molecular life sciences. Deadline: July 14, 📍 Marburg, Germany www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/1489492/Sept... #WomenInSTEM #SummerSchool
- 📢Save the date for the 20. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel on "Synthetic Microbiology Driven Drug Discovery" 📅 July 17th, 4:00 PM Click here for more info and registration: t1p.de/s93i4 #VAAM #Microbes #SyntheticMicrobiology #Innovation #Academia #Industry #Biotechnology
- Sichere dir deinen Platz in der VBIO Bakterien-Summer School!🦠🧬 Von der Forschungshypothese bis zur industriellen Umsetzung - Vorträge, Laborführungen und Networking-Möglichkeiten🤩 Reduzierte Tagungsgebühr für VAAM-Mitglieder💚: 175€ für Early Birds, einschl. Unterkunft und Verpflegung für 4 Tage
- Join the VAAM Young Scientist Network👩🔬👨🔬 t1p.de/2lkln for a talk 🎤by @franznarberhaus.bsky.social "Behind the Scenes of Grant Reviews: How Decisions Are Made" 📅3.7., 2pm Online Register here t1p.de/hmbhw #VAAMYoungScientists #Microbiology #grants
- 📢Mark your calendars for the 19. VAAM Industry Academia Panel (IAP) on 🗓️15.5.2025, 4 pm, online "Getting started with starter cultures" Speakers: Felizitas Bajerski /Leibniz-Institute DSMZ, Braunschweig & Philipp Heise, Chr. Hansen GmbH (Novonesis A/S), Pohlheim 📍Free registration: t1p.de/rqk1z
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Neu: Gemeinsames Statement der mathematisch-naturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaften www.vbio.de/aktuelles/de...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Paths into the World – Health and Development in the Service of International Cooperation [EN] Participate in our “Berufsfeld-Infoabend” on Wednesday, 7th of May 2025, 18:00 hrs Information: www.master-bio.de Registration: t1p.de/18hc7
- 🚨Save the Date🚨 The VAAM special group Quality Management is co-organising the next VAAM Industry-Academia Panel: "Getting started with starter cultures" ⏰ Thu, 15.05., 4pm, online Register here 🔗 t1p.de/6zzes
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🎓 Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Prof. Dr. Dr. Uwe Bornscheuer! Am 11. April 2025 wurde Uwe Bornscheuer für seine wegweisenden Forschungsarbeiten im Bereich Biokatalyse die Ehrendoktorwürde der Königlichen Technischen Hochschule (KTH) Stockholm verliehen. Weitere Informationen: ugreif.de/htp74 - We are ready to go to Bochum for the VAAM Annual Conference starting on Sunday and looking forward to seeing you soon🤩!Have a good trip to Bochum - and note the construction word at Bochum main station 🛤️. vaam-kongress.de #VAAM2025 #microbiology
- Congratulations to Luitpold Fried, winner of the 2025 VAAM Innovation Award✨🥇! At Bind-X GmbH, Fried´s team optimized microbial calcite production for mining, road construction, and agriculture - reducing CO2 emissions and water usage by up to 90%. 🔗https://t1p.de/qe1zk #VAAM2025 #VAAMAward
- 📢Join us at the 18th Industry-Academia Panel at #VAAM2025 to discuss the Nagoya Protocol and its impact on industry and academia: Who is affected and how does it shape research and innovation? We have 2 distinguished speakers🗣️ & a panel discussion 🎤 on Tue, 3.30 pm at #VAAM2025 🔗https://t1p.de/s93i4
- Congratulations ✨🎉to Dr Kathrin Froehlich, Jena on the VAAM Research Award 2025!🏆 Her work on regulatory RNA molecules in bacteria shows how microbes use RNA to adapt to their environment and makes it possible to better understand and combat pathogens. t1p.de/2ghut #VAAM2025
- The countdown for #VAAM2025 has started, just one week to go! Looking forward to see you in Bochum soon! ➡️ Check all details here: vaam-kongress.de
- 📢Early career scientists looking to advance your research & careers: join us at the #VAAM2025 for our Mentoring & Funding Opportunities session to learn about research grants, fellowships, and mentoring opportunities in microbiology ! ⏰24.03., 3.30pm 🔗https://t1p.de/zazfv
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.In der Vergangenheit hat der VBIO (gemeinsam mit "Wissenschaft verbindet") im Vorfeld von Bundestagswahlen "Wahlprüfsteine" vorgelegt. Unter t1p.de/eyef0 erläutern wir, warum wir in diesem Jahr keine vergleichende Übersicht zu Fragen zu relevanten Fragen aus den Biowissenschaften vorlegen.
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Faszination Biologie - wie immer am letzten Dienstag des Monats. Im März mit dem Thema "CRISPR/Cas für eine nachhaltige Zukunft der Landwirtschaft" mit Prof. Holger Puchta - Jetzt anmelden unter t1p.de/dg4gz
- In addition to the inspiring main program #VAAM2025 Annual Conference offers a variety of special events: ➡️ VAAM Young Scientist Network ⏰ Monday 24.3., 12:30–14:00 Check all details in the program: 🔗https://t1p.de/4pz17 #VAAM #AnnualConference2025 #Microbiology
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Einstieg in die Pharmabranche: Jetzt anmelden für unser nächstes Softskill-Seminar am 5. März ab 18 Uhr.
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Synthetic Carbon fixation just got a boost 🚀: Synthetic Biology outperformed Nature in a Living Bacterium. Check out the new work from @BDronsella @erblabs together with @NicoC_MicSynBio @MIB_WUR #synbio, #formatebioeconomy
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.Im #CitizenScience Projekt CiFly forscht das @helmholtz-hioh.bsky.social gemeinsam mit Greifswalder Schüler:innen. In der heute gestarteten 2. Runde untersuchen sie mithilfe mit von DNA-Proben aus der Umwelt die Artenvielfalt und antibiotikaresistente Bakterien. www.helmholtz-hzi.de/media-center...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.A new round of the Lise Meitner Excellence Program for #tenuretrack group leaders opened today - please consider applying! The program aims to recruit and promote exceptionally qualified female scientists. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner... #LiseMeitnerGroups #WomeninScience #ScienceCareer
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.‼️Save the date‼️The new Max Planck #Postdoc Program kicks off its first call for applications from April 1, 2025; applications can be submitted until May 13, 2025. mpg.de/en/max-planc... #ScienceCareer
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.We are looking for a PhD candidate in Environmental Microbiology to join the multidisciplinary CLIMET consortium that studies methane, microbes, and their environment in Greenland’s freshwater lakes. Interested? Please apply via the link below before April 15! www.ru.nl/en/working-a...
- Reposted by VAAM e.V.We're hiring! 3 year #postdoc position in microbial ecology of gut and soil at University of Sydney. Suits folk with expertise in experimental microbial ecology (e.g. microbiome manipulation, chemostat measurements, metabolomics, metagenomics) tinyurl.com/4yn4ed5u
- #VAAM2025 is just around the corner😍 Get ready for insightful presentations, special events, VAAM awards, networking opportunities & join us in #Bochum 💡 Secure your spot early & enjoy a quick check-in on-site with your personal QR code to dive straight into the congress! 🔗 vaam-kongress.de
- Our VAAM Special Group Food Microbiology & Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) invite to the 19th Conference of Food Microbiology: 🗓️ April 1-3, BfR Berlin Abstract submission until 🗓️ March 2, 2025 For registration, programme & more check✅https://t1p.de/o6kaz
- BIOspektrum issue 1/25 is on its way to your📫 This edition features the latest news from across the biosciences along with our special coverage on the Microbe of the Year 2025 #MdJ Corynebacterium glutamicum🦠🧪🏆 t1p.de/egenx
- REMINDER VAAM Industry-Academia Panel (IAP) 📅 Thu, Feb 20⏰ 4:00 PM 💻 Online (Zoom) Topic: "Enzymes tailored to fit - from nature to industrial application" Registration link🔗 t1p.de/6zzes
- #VAAM2025 Annual Conference, 🗓️March 23.-26. 🗺️Bochum 📢 Microbiologists at Universities of Applied Sciences: Don't miss the Workshop "Universities of Applied Sciences" Perfect opportunity to connect and share experiences in teaching & research at UAWs 👩🏫🧪 t1p.de/v9k3a #VAAM2025Bochum #Microbiology
- 📢Save the Date📢 17. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel on "Enzymes Tailored to Fit: From Nature to Industrial Application" 📅 Thursday, Feb 20 ⏰ 4 PM, online Register free to get valuable insights from our expert speakers 🖊️https://t1p.de/rqk1z Open also to non-VAAM members
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