🚀 VAAM Annual Conference 2026, Berlin, 23–25 March
Don’t miss out — register now & meet the microbiology community for talks, poster sessions, Research and PhD Awards, and special events for Young Scientists.
Connect, learn, and exchange ideas!
👉 Join us & register here: t1p.de/b2vf8
#VAAM2026
✨Reminder✨
Do not miss the next meeting of the VAAM Young Scientist Network 👀
"Establishing collaborations within the network"
📆Friday, 13.02.2026
⏲️2 pm
💻Online
🔗https://t1p.de/hmbhw
✨ We've just joined Instagram! ✨Follow us there for news, updates and insights from #VAAM 📸 www.instagram.com/vaam_microbes/
Have you already planned your trip 🚅 🏨 to #VAAM2026 in Berlin?
➡️ If not, then take a look👀 at the website, we have compiled all the important information for you: t1p.de/2ce0r
Der Bayern 2-Podcast zeigt die Folgen der Kürzungen der US-Wissenschaftsförderung. Zu Wort kommen u. a. die Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina und die Hochschulrektorenkonferenz – aber auch der Präsident des VBIO, Prof. Markus Engstler.
t1p.de/wo6g4
www.vbio.de/wissenschaft...
✨Save the Date ✨
Connect with fellow early-career microbiologists & start new collaborations🤝:
Meeting of the #VAAM Young Scientist Network:
"Establishing Collaborations within the Network"
📆 13.02.2026
⏲️ 2 pm
🔗https://t1p.de/hmbhw
#EarlyCareer #Networking #Microbiology #YoungScientists
Next VBIO Softskill-Seminar on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6 PM (CET):
"Setting yourself up for a successful transition into industry"
With Elena Hoffer, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Alma.me – supporting PhDs & Postdocs in launching successful careers beyond academia.
🔬 We're back! Kicking off 2026 with the
23. Industry Academia Panel:
📅 Jan 15, 2026, 4:00 PM CET
💻 Online via Zoom
🦠 Topic "New class of bacteriophage-based antibacterial solutions"
Register: t1p.de/rqk1z
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉
#Microbiology #PhageTherapy #VAAM #AMR
Just a reminder 🔔 that early bird registration for the VAAM Annual Conference 2026 in Berlin ends 📆January 11 Register soon to save your spot and some money.
Hope to see you there!
#VAAM wishes all members and partners a wonderful holiday season🎄
We look forward to another year of advancing microbiology🧫 together in 2026🎆
From life-saving medicine to gourmet cheese – our microbe of the year 2026 is Penicillium 🌟
This brush mold 🧫gave us penicillin & launched the antibiotic era 💊, and is a common workhorse in biotech labs🧪.
And it makes your cheese delicious 🧀🐭
#VAAM #MikrobeDesJahres #MicrobeOfTheYear #Penicillium
🔔Deadline 31.12.🔔
🧾 Nominate outstanding microbiologists for the VAAM Awards 2026!
🧪 Research Award for exceptional early-career research
🎓 PhD Awards €2,000 for excellent dissertations
Award ceremony at VAAM Annual Conference 2026 Berlin
Details: t1p.de/hisqb
#Microbiology #VAAM2026 #VAAMAwards
🔔Deadline 31.12.🔔
🧾 Nominate outstanding microbiologists for the VAAM Awards 2026!
🧪 Research Award for exceptional early-career research
🎓 PhD Awards €2,000 for excellent dissertations
Award ceremony at VAAM Annual Conference 2026 Berlin
Details: t1p.de/hisqb
#Microbiology #VAAM2026 #VAAMAwards
🔔 Join us for for our upcoming online meeting of the VAAM Young Scientist Network
📆 Dec 8, ⏰ 1pm
🔗 Registration: t1p.de/hmbhw
Join us to explore various pathways into industry & discuss what a transition from academia to industrial positions might look like. We look forward to seeing you there!
📣 VAAM Young Scientist Network – Upcoming Meeting!
Join us 📆Dec 8 ⏲️ 1 pm
for our next session:
“Industrial Careers: Perspectives and Pathways.”
Discover insights into career options beyond academia & hear experiences from young industry professionals
👉 Register here: t1p.de/hmbhw
#YoungScientists
🌟 Join us for the 22. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 🌟
"Protein Production Platforms"
🗓️ 20.11.2025 🕓 4pm online
🔗Free registration, also for non-VAAM members: t1p.de/6zzes
🎤Speakers:
KatrinRosenthal, Constructor University, Bremen
&
Daniel Heid/ Tobias Stadelmann, Picea Biosolutions, Ohlsbach
🌟 Join us for the 22. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 🌟
"Protein Production Platforms"
🗓️ 20.11.2025 🕓 4pm online
🔗Free registration, also for non-VAAM members: t1p.de/6zzes
🎤Speakers:
KatrinRosenthal, Constructor University, Bremen
&
Daniel Heid/ Tobias Stadelmann, Picea Biosolutions, Ohlsbach
⚠️Deadlines end ⏱️TODAY!
🏃♀️🏃Do not miss the chance to showcase your research and send us your abstract for #VAAM2026 in Berlin
📫 Check out the topics and submit now: t1p.de/7fgc4
👩🎓Student members may also apply for travel grants: t1p.de/1hgkl
#VAAMAnnualConference2026 #Microbiology #AbstractDeadline
Neue DFG-Förderinitiative zur #Datenresilienz ⬇️⬇️
📢 We are down to the FINAL WEEK of the FEMS survey.
If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes.
The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
🚀Grow your microbiology career – join VAAMentoring🌟
We connect early-career researchers 👨🔬with experienced microbiologists in 1:1 tandems👬
To get personalized guidance and build your network
apply until 📆31.10.!
Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt
#CareerinMicrobiology #VAAMentoring #Microbiology
📣Final week to submit your abstract for the VAAM Annual Conference #VAAM2026 in Berlin
Get your submission in before time runs out:
Abstract Deadline 📆 7 November – no extension!
🎓 VAAM student members: Travel grant application also
until 7 Nov
📩 Check all details & submit here t1p.de/7fgc4
🌟Save the date🌟
The VAAM Industry-Academia Panel on "Protein Production Platforms" is around the corner:
📆Thu, 20.11.25
⏱️4pm, online
🔗Registration t1p.de/rqk1z
Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe and
take part in the survey to identify key challenges in our field:
t1p.de/uocd0
Reminder🌟 The next application deadline for VAAMentoring is 📆October 31th!
Don´t miss an amazing chance to connect with experienced mentors who can help level up your career! 🚀
Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt
Der VBIO-Berufsfeld-Infoabend am 29. Oktober 2025 beleuchtet Forschung und Entwicklung im industriellen Kontext.
Dr. Andreas Schmideder (AMSilk) und Laura Lindenthal (Group Leader Nucleic Acid Research at Wacker Chemie AG) stellen das Arbeitsfeld vor und beantworten eure Fragen.
Jetzt anmelden!
⏳ Only 3 weeks left to submit your abstract for #VAAM2026 Annual Conference🎤👩👩👦👦 in Berlin !
⏱️Abstract deadline: 7th November
🎓 Student members: Apply for travel grants until 7th November!
📌 t1p.de/7fgc4
Do not miss your chance and apply today!🏃🏃♀️
#VAAM2026 #microbiology #AnnualConference
🚀Grow your microbiology career – join VAAMentoring🌟
We connect early-career researchers 👨🔬with experienced microbiologists in 1:1 tandems👬
To get personalized guidance and build your network
apply until 📆31.10.!
Learn more: t1p.de/8yrt
#CareerinMicrobiology #VAAMentoring #Microbiology
The summer break is over - we´re back!
🚀21st VAAM Industry-Academia Panel
📆Sept 18, 4 pm CEST, online
Topic "In Vitro Microbiome Models"
🎤Michael Schloter, TU Munich & Pabitra Nandy, Acaryon Berlin
👉Don’t miss it – register now: t1p.de/6zzes
#VAAM #microbiology #microbiome #industry #academia
The summer break is over - we´re back!
🚀21st VAAM Industry-Academia Panel
📆Sept 18, 4 pm CEST, online
Topic "In Vitro Microbiome Models"
🎤Michael Schloter, TU Munich & Pabitra Nandy, Acaryon Berlin
👉Don’t miss it – register now: t1p.de/6zzes
#VAAM #microbiology #microbiome #industry #academia
