New Network of Northern Germany Marine Biotechnology Firms and Researchers

Posted On: August 7, 2010

On June 15, 2010, at the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR), 20 research teams and companies in the marine biotechnology sector have signed an agreement on the creation of the North German Network of marine biotechnology –  focused on active substances and materials from marine sources, including microorganisms.

The material from the sea may have applications as varied as drugs from marine bacteria, algae-based cosmetics or pesticides from environmental marine sponges. Johannes Imhoff, Director of the Center for Active Substances in the IFM-GEOMAR ( KiWiZ ), is the initiator of this agreement. “We want to create a professional network and innovative research that stimulates the strength of competitiveness and innovation of marine biotechnology in northern Germany”, he explains.

The 20 partners of the network come from Mecklenburg -Western Pomerania, Schleswig -Holstein and Hamburg. The network’s activities focus on products derived from marine organisms that may have applications in medicine and healthcare technologies, plant protection, health, industrial biotechnology, cosmetic and food industries.

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