Press Releases

In April 2026, the University of Potsdam and Fraunhofer IZI-BB jointly appointed Dr. Max Pfeffer as Professor of »Bioanalytics and Data Science.« The appointment further strengthens the institute’s research profile, particularly in data-driven approaches to diagnostics, drug discovery and healthcare. Companies, as well as scientific and clinical partners, will benefit from additional expertise in collaborative research and development projects.

Innovative mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines offer hope in the fight against cancer, genetic disorders and infections. However, their development and production are complex, slow and difficult to scale. Seven Fraunhofer institutes are working to change this situation. In the RNAuto project, they have now developed an automated, digitally controlled production system that is fast, flexible and cost-effective.

Brandenburg’s Minister of Science, Dr. Manja Schüle, visited the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI-BB at Potsdam Science Park today. The visit focused on research projects, partnerships, and future perspectives of the Fraunhofer Center for Digital Diagnostics ZDD.

Antibodies utilized for detecting target structures can be gently and covalently attached to the surface using the eco-friendly TruContact® coating. This innovative technology not only decreases non-specific binding of proteins but also enhances sensitivity and reduces antibody usage by up to 90 percent. Additionally, the researchers at Fraunhofer IZI-BB prioritized environmental sustainability during development, using non-toxic, plant-based raw materials for the coating.

Science Minister Dr. Manja Schüle visited Fraunhofer IZI-BB, the division for Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, to learn about the current research of the Fraunhofer Center for Digital Diagnostics ZDD®.

Researchers from the Allen Herbarium in New Zealand, Western Washington University in the USA and the Fraunhofer IZI-BB have described a new member of snow algae and used the occasion to honor the former director of the Fraunhofer IZI-BB (formerly Fraunhofer IBMT), Prof. Dr. G. Fuhr. In the publication of Novis et. al. the rare but cosmopolitan snow alga was named after Prof. Fuhr and is now called: Chloromonas fuhrii .

On Friday, September 29, 2023, Prof. Dr. Antje Bäumner, the new head of institute of the Fraunhofer IZI-BB, was welcomed with a ceremony on behalf of the Fraunhofer Executive Board by Prof. Dr. Axel Müller-Groeling as well as by Minsiter Dr. Manja Schüle and further speakers.