'Innovative approaches to triterpenoid research: From genomics to application'

Discover the fascinating world of triterpenoids!

To mark the successful completion of the PERSPECTIVE project, which was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), the partners are hosting a symposium in Garching on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

During the symposium, we will present the latest advances in the functional and applied genomics of triterpenoids. The exciting project presentations will be accompanied by a supporting programme of specialist lectures on terpene research. Take this opportunity to discuss with leading experts how biotechnological innovations are opening up new perspectives for the sustainable production and application of these valuable natural substances. The R&D team, consisting of Fraunhofer IME, TUM, Phytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH and VivaCell Biotechnology GmbH, looks forward to an inspiring exchange.

Meet us and join the discussion on January 29, 2026, at the Technical University of Munich!

Program (in German)

09:30

Begrüßung

Dr. Christian Schulze Gronover | Fraunhofer IME

09:45

Keynote Lecture I
Terpen-Biosynthese

Prof. Dr. Michael Groll |Lehrstuhl für Biochemie | TUM

10:15

Keynote Lecture II
Terpensynthasen aus dem Genus Pentalinon

PD Dr. Norbert Mehlmer | Werner Siemens-Lehrstuhl für Synthetische Biotechnologie | TUM

10:45

PERSPECTIVE
Triterpenoid-Synthese in Hefen

Dr. Jos Cox | Fraunhofer IME

11:15

Kaffee und informeller Austausch

 

 

11:45

PERSPECTIVE
Terpenproduktion in Hefen und E. coli

Dr. Peter Welters | Phytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH

12:15

PERSPECTIVE
Triterpenoid-Aktivität im Zellmodell

Dr. Bernd Fiebich | VivaCell Biotechnology GmbH

12:45

Mittagsimbiss und informeller Austausch

 

 

13:30

PERSPECTIVE
Struktur, Biosynthese und Metabolismus von Triterpenoiden

Dr. Claudia Huber, apl. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Eisenreich | Strukturelle Membranbiochemie | TUM

14:00

Keynote Lecture III
Geflügelgesundheit neu denken: Silent Killers und phytochemische Alternativen

Dr. Awad Shehata | TUM

14:30

Kaffee und informeller Austausch

 

 

14:45

Vortrag zum medizinischem Nutzen von Triterpenoiden

tba

 

15:15

Wrap-up

Dr. Christian Schulze Gronover | Fraunhofer IME

ab 15:30

Kaffee, informeller Austausch und Diskussionen

 

 

ca. 16:30

Ende der Veranstaltung

 

 

Venue

TUM Garching
Lichtenbergstr. 4 | 85748 Garching
Seminar room at the Werner Siemens Chair of Synthetic Biotechnology (WSSB) | Room CH 36220 in the Chemistry Building  (link to room plan)


Secure your place – register!

(via contact form) Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
Please familiarize yourself with our event terms and conditions (in German). 

Can't attend in person? Register anyway – the presentations and discussions will take place in a hybrid format.

Please indicate in the comments field whether you will be attending in person or online. We will email you the link for online participation shortly before the event.
 

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Kontakt

Boje Müller

Contact Press / Media

Dr. rer. nat. Boje Müller

Fraunhofer-Institut für Molekularbiologie und Angewandte Oekologie IME
Johann-Krane-Weg 42
48149 Münster

Phone +49 251 133418-12

Christian Schulze Gronover

Contact Press / Media

Dr. rer. nat. Christian Schulze Gronover

Fraunhofer-Institut für Molekularbiologie und Angewandte Oekologie IME
Johann-Krane-Weg 42
48149 Münster

Phone +49 251 133418-10