The mission of the Biocatalysis Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology is defined by the following goals:

  • To build a strong network between European Universities, Research Institutions and Industry related to biocatalysis.
  • To identify the most prominent European R&D priorities and stakeholder needs in the area of biocatalysis.
  • To promote the application of biocatalysis to answer the questions of Society in medical, environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural sectors.
  • Promotion and dissemination of research in the field of the finest quality.
  • To support and organize international conferences on Biocatalysis in Europe and partner Countries.


UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

PAST EVENTS


 

Division Board

New members of the Division Board are still being appointed. They share their interest in biocatalysis and participate at different levels. It is a welcoming network open to include new members and initiatives.



Ligia Martins

Lígia O. Martins

Co-Chair
ITQB NOVA
  

  Tom Clarke

Tom Clarke

Co-Chair
University of East Anglia, UK
  

  María José Hernáiz Gómez-Dégano

María José Hernáiz Gómez-Dégano

Treasurer
University Complutense of Madrid, Spain
  



  Peter-Leon Hagedoorn

Peter-Leon Hagedoorn

Secretary
TU Delft, The Netherlands
  

 

 

 
 
  



Advisory Team

Dr. Roland Breves
Henkel AG & Co.
Prof. Jeff Cole
University of Birmingham

Prof. Sabine Flitsch
Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
Dr. Mar Gomez Barosso
Repsol

Prof. Vicente Gotor Fernandez
Universidad de Oviedo
Dr. Martin Hayes
AstraZeneca

Dennis Hertzberg
CLIB – Cluster
Dr. Jörg Hinnerwisch
BYK_Altana

Prof. Karl Erich Jaeger
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Prof. Selin Kara
Aarhus University

Dr. Timo Johannes Koch
Pfeifer & Langen IHKG
Prof. Marina Lotti
Universitá degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca UNIMIB

Prof. Ligia Martins
Instituto de Tecnología Química e Biológica
Prof. Magali Remaud
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse

Dr. Elvira Romero
AstraZeneca
Dr. Pamela Torres Salas
Repsol

Dr. Ulrich Schwaneberg
RWTH Aachen University
 
 



 

Everyone from academia, research institutes, industry research, industry or regulatory bodies interested in Biocatalysis are invited to join us as members of the EFB, which for individuals is free of charge.  To join, please complete the following form after clicking on the button:

Currently, the Biocatalysis Division is looking for active members who are eager to propose new initiatives such as the organization of workshops or seminars, as well as other related activities.
Please contact us to become an EFB member and let us know your interests: efb.biocatalysis@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please contactDr. Juan Mangas

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