Biotechnology Colloquium: Prof. Dr. Jochen Förster (DTU Biosustain)

Guest: Prof. Dr. Jochen Förster (DTU Biosustain)

Title: Developing Production Strains in a Biofoundry and Pilot Plant

Abstract: The DTU Biosustain Biofoundry focuses on engineering advanced production strains, enzymes, and processes through a design–build–test–learn methodology. In addition to supporting researchers at the Center, the primary goal of the DTU Biosustain Biofoundry is to bridge the technological valley of death and advance selected research projects to develop cell factories for chemical or protein production.

The aim is to enhance the value of these projects and increase their commercial success potential, such as through spin-out companies or attractive licensing agreements with larger enterprises. Research groups at the Center bring their ideas to proof-of-concept, and the Biofoundry provides additional resources to promising projects, supporting their rapid development to a first prototype. The project is then transferred to our prepilot plant for process optimization and scale-up.

This presentation will introduce the DTU Biosustain Biofoundry, showcase selected technology examples for cell factory design, and highlight a case study from idea to spin-off company.

For those who cannot attend in person, you are welcome to join via Zoom using the link below:

Zoom Link: https://fz-juelich-de.zoom.us/j/63195164428?pwd=AQOJz2bnkAOoahbwsACjBdCsPaz7pc.1

Meeting-ID: 631 9516 4428

Kenncode: 001217

We are looking forward to an engaging talk!