Universität Leipzig: Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BBZ)

The BBZ at a Glance

The Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BBZ) is a Central Institution at Leipzig University. The BBZ is based at BIO CITY LEIPZIG, a technology and start-up centre in which science and business work together under one roof.

Photomontage of DNA and molecule structure.

About Us

Researchers at the Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine combine innovative methods and technologies of molecular cell biology and genetics with nanotechnology, biophysics, pharmacy, biochemistry, bioinformatics and biomedical engineering.

Centre Profile

A Central Institution of Leipzig University, the BBZ is supported by a membership structure.

Tasks and goals

The BBZ promotes research and development in the fields of biotechnology and biomedicine.

Management

The management is in charge of administrative and public relations affairs and processes at the Centre.

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Research

The wide-ranging research portfolio at the Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BBZ) includes current research and development priorities based on high-tech platforms. The focus is on health research, bioeconomy, materials research, environmental analysis and microsystems technology.

Research Groups at the BBZ

The interdisciplinary center structure offers a platform for cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Crystal structure of the 6-phosphofructokinase from Pichia pastoris

Our Research Profile

We research, develop and validate tools and technologies for high-throughput screening and diagnostics.

HighDense microelectrode array for real-time bioelectronic analysis of neural networks.

Technology Lines at the Centre

Method and equipment pools offer a basis for our experts to cooperate on research.

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Contact and Visiting

Biotechnologisch-Biomedizinisches Zentrum

workDeutscher Platz 5
04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31300
Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31131300

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Arriving by Public Transport

The Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BBZ) is based at BIO CITY LEIPZIG, which is easily reached by public transport.

By tram and bus
From the city centre, take tram 16 (towards Lößnig) or tram 2 (towards Meusdorf). Alight at Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. BIO CITY LEIPZIG is a five-minute walk away.
Bus 74 connects BIO CITY LEIPZIG with the districts of Lindenau and Holzhausen.
By S-Bahn train
Alight at Leipzig MDR, which is served by all S-Bahn lines. BIO CITY LEIPZIG is a ten-minute walk away.
- S1 – Towards Wurzen
- S2 – Towards Markkleeberg
- S3 – Towards Stötteritz
- S4 – Towards Geithain
- S5 – Towards Zwickau
By train
Leipzig is easy to reach by train from most European cities. From Leipzig Central Station, take tram 16 towards Lößnig and alight at Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. BIO CITY LEIPZIG is a five-minute walk away.
By aeroplane
Leipzig/Halle Airport is a 30-minute drive from the city centre. A shuttle bus runs every half an hour between the airport and Leipzig Central Station.
The S-Bahn lines S5 (towards Altenburg) and S5X (towards Zwickau) also run every half an hour to the stop Leipzig MDR. BIO CITY LEIPZIG is a ten-minute walk from this stop.

Arriving by Car

You can be reached via the A9 (Berlin–Nuremberg), A14 (Halle–Dresden) and A38 (Göttingen–Leipzig) autobahns.

Parking
Roadside parking is available at Deutscher Platz.

Five short-stay parking spaces (up to four hours) are available for visitors in the car park opposite the main entrance to BIO CITY LEIPZIG (proof of parking with parking disc).