Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is delighted to host the Conference on “Biotechnology in FORTHEM”. This two-day symposium aims to showcase the expertise and research priorities of biotechnology-related groups and initiatives across our partner universities. The overarching goal is to develop ideas and frameworks for collaborative projects that we can submit at the European level, thereby deepening our partnerships and fostering strong networks within the FORTHEM Alliance regions.
DAY 0: 30.03.2025: Arrival and Get-Together
DAY 1: 31.03.2025, Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg 15 - BioZentrum I
| 9:00 | Registration and coffee reception |
| 9:30 | Welcome Notes by Prof. Dr. Georg Krausch, President of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz & Prof. Dr. Eckhard Thines, Professor for Biotechnology at JGU / Coordinator for Biotechnology in Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 10:00 | Biotechnology in FORTHEM Session 1
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| 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 | Biotechnology in FORTHEM Session 2
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| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Biotechnology in FORTHEM Session 3
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| 15:00 | Wrap-up and first collection of potential project ideas and fields of collaboration |
| 16:15 | Coffee Break |
| 16:45 | Preparation for day 2 and the Meetup (Guest Evelyn Rossmann, Biomindz) |
| 17:30 | Closing Remarks Prof. Eckhard Thines |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
DAY2: 01.04.2025, Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg 15 - BioZentrum I
| 9:00 | Guided tour Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research (IBWF) & Working Groups Session 1 |
| 10:00 | Working on project and proposal ideas in small working groups Session 1 |
| 11:30 | coffee break |
| 11:45 | Working on project and proposal ideas in small working groups Session 2 |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Working on project and proposal ideas in small working groups Session 3 |
| 15:00 | coffee break |
| 15:30 | Open discussion: FORTHEM Talent Hubs: How to create Talent Ecosystems in the field Biotechnology (Moderator: Nicole Birkle) |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks Eckhard Thines |
| 17:00 |
Biotech Meetup Guided tour Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research (IBWF) |
| 18:30 | Welcome Note Minister for Science and Health of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate Clemens Hoch |
| 19:00 | Partner & Project Pitches |
| 20:00 | Reception and Networking |
| 22:00 | Farewell |