Universität Leipzig: The BBZ at a Glance

About Us

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

Profile

The Centre for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BBZ) is a Central Institution at Leipzig University.

Sample application MALDI mass spectrometry

Tasks

The BBZ promotes research and development in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine as well as related disciplines.

Guiding Principle and Goals

The aim is to further develop biomaterials and nanosystems for tailor-made diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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Members

The Centre’s interdisciplinary structure offers scientists a platform for working together and sharing expertise. Another benefit is how the network makes it possible to share equipment and technologies.

Multi-well multi-electrode array with working electrodes made of gold, counter electrodes made of platinum, and reference electrodes made of modified platinum for electrochemical assays

Professorships and Research Groups

The BBZ involves professorships and research groups from six of the University’s faculties.

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Management

Administration and Public Relations

The management is in charge of administrative processes and affairs at the Centre, coordinates the BBZ’s public relations activities and oversees the technical and structural infrastructure.

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