KI im Studium: Entscheidend ist, welche Kompetenzen Studierende wirklich erwerben und nachweisen Der neue KI-Leitfaden des VBIO zeigt, wie Hochschulen, Lehrende und Studiengänge KI sinnvoll einbinden können – immer mit Blick auf wissenschaftliche Integrität, Fairness und Transparenz t1p.de/28qn9

Join our VBIO Softskill Seminar: “PhDo or PhDon’t: Is a PhD for me?” on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 18:00 (online, English). 👉 Perfect for students and early-career researchers who want honest insights before committing to a PhD. 🔗 Save the date: 15 July 2026, 18:00, online 📌 Language: English

☀️Another hot topic before summer😎 26. VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 📆16.07.2026 ⏲️ 4 pm 💻online Join us for a session on "Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs)" Speakers: Frédéric Moens (MRM Health) & Michael Schloter (Helmholtz Munich) Register: t1p.de/rqk1z #Microbiology #VAAM #IndustryAcademia

Just before the summer break☀️ 26th VAAM Industry Academia Panel🚀 „Live Biotherapeutic Products - (LBPs)“ Defined Microbial Commuities and their applications. 🗓️ 16.07.2026 ⏲️4 pm 💻online Save the Date - more details coming soon! 🔗https://t1p.de/6zzes #VAAM #Microbiology #IndustryAcademia

📬 Hot off the press — Your copy of #BIOspektrum 4/26 should be landing in your mailbox soon. Happy reading! 🧬✨ #Microbiology #VAAM #Biowissenschaften #LifeSciences #Biosciences

Have you already registered for the @vbio.bsky.social online Berufsfeld Infoabend today, 6pm with #VAAM Vice presient Jiri Snaidr 🏃🏃‍♀️ 👇👇

VAAM e.V.@vaam-microbes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Excited to see VAAM Vice President Jiri Snaidr share hands-on insights into 🦠microbial environmental research and 👩‍🔬career paths in the field – supporting early-career scientists🚀 is one of VAAM's main goals! #Microbiology #VAAM

Wir wussten es ja schon immer-Bakterien haben Superkräfte 🦠✨ Jetzt sagen sie uns auch die Ergebnisse der deutschen Spiele bei der Fußball-WM voraus ⚽ Das Furtwanger #BakterienOrakel liefert vor jedem Spiel der DFB-Elf eine Vorhersage. Schaut vorbei – hier oder auf t1p.de/3h6w5 #VAAM #Mikrobiologie

Excited to see VAAM Vice President Jiri Snaidr share hands-on insights into 🦠microbial environmental research and 👩‍🔬career paths in the field – supporting early-career scientists🚀 is one of VAAM's main goals! #Microbiology #VAAM

VBIO e. V.@vbio.bsky.social · 2mo ago

VBIO Berufsfeld Infoabend 17. Juni 2026, 18:00 Uhr Angewandte mikrobiologische Umweltforschung mit Dr. Jiri Snaidr Gründer & CEO der vermicon AG, Hallbergmoos Dr. Klaus Hoppenheidt, Projektmanager Biologische Verfahrenstechnik und Analytik, bifa Umweltinstitut GmbH eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Do not miss the VBIO Berufsfeld Infoabend for students/ young scientists today! 👇

VBIO e. V.@vbio.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Erfahrene Praktiker geben Einblicke in das Qualitätsmanagement in Pharmaindustrie und Lebensmittelhygiene. 📅 Mittwoch, 20. Mai 2026, 🕕 18:00 Uhr, 💻 Online Mit Jens Jurgeleit (Leitung Qualität & Qualified Person, Dr. Loges + Co. GmbH) Dr. Georg Kaim (Mikrobiologe & Experte für Hygienemanagement)

🚀 Reminder: VAAM Industry-Academia Panel 21.5., 4:00pm "Process Development – From Lab to Scale" Join us & discuss challenges and opportunities in scaling up bioprocesses with our experts! 📅 Thu 21.05. 🕓 4:00pm 💻 Online 👉 Register here: t1p.de/6zzes #VAAM #IndustryAcademia #ProcessDevelopment

Ready to take the next step in your microbiology career? The VAAMentoring program is still accepting applications — apply now and gain new perspectives! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🎯

VAAM e.V.@vaam-microbes.bsky.social · 4mo ago

PhD student or postdoc in microbiology? 🔬🦠 We are opening a new round of our career orientation program VAAMentoring – Get matched with an experienced scientist 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 to help you find your direction🎯 Apply by May 15, 2026 More info🔗 t1p.de/2iamo #microbiology #mentoring #VAAM #PhDlife #Postdoc

📢 Next Meeting VAAM Young Scientist Network 🎯 Funding Your Research: Opportunities and Strategies 🗓️ May 21, 2:00 pm, online 📝 Registration t1p.de/w89jg From grants to fellowships — come explore your funding options with us. Spread the word & see you there! #VAAM #YoungScientists #ResearchFunding

We're happy to host the 25. Industry-Academia Panel – 25 times building bridges between science and academia ✨ Join us to celebrate this milestone 🚀 🎯 „Process Development – From Lab to Scale“ 📅 Thu, 21 May 2026, 4pm 👉 t1p.de/rqk1z #VAAM #IndustryAcademia #ProcessDevelopment #Biotechnology

PhD student or postdoc in microbiology? 🔬🦠 We are opening a new round of our career orientation program VAAMentoring – Get matched with an experienced scientist 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 to help you find your direction🎯 Apply by May 15, 2026 More info🔗 t1p.de/2iamo #microbiology #mentoring #VAAM #PhDlife #Postdoc

Unser nächster Berufsfeld Infoabend: 🗓 Mittwoch, 08. April 2026, um 18:00 Uhr 💻 „Life Scientists in der Pharmaindustrie“ – in Kooperation mit der btS Referenten: • Dr. Jonas Ahlers – Sanofi • Dr. Markus Lesch – Vetter Pharma 🔗 Jetzt anmelden! #Karriere #btS #Pharma #Biotech #Karrierestart

Open postdoc position in my lab on HGT and interbacterial competition. We seek candidates with a PhD in microbiology (or related fields)+ strong 1st-author publications. Curious, highly motivated, and dedicated team players ready to contribute fully are encouraged to apply. Details: tiny.cc/cz01101

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🎉 Congratulations to the VAAM PhD Awardees 2026! 🏆 Helena Schulz-Mirbach – Marburg 🏆 Christoph Elfmann – Göttingen 🏆 Frederick V. Schmidt – Marburg Three outstanding theses, three well-deserved awards. 👏 #VAAM #Microbiology #PhDAward #Science

Congratulations to Johannes Hartl, Charité Berlin for receiving the 2026 VAAM Research Award for new research findings into the interplay of genes, the environment, and metabolism in microorganisms! ✨ Find more about his research and VAAM press statement on🔗https://t1p.de/2ghut

✨ On Sunday, the VAAM Annual Conference finally kicks off 🚀 We can't wait to welcome the VAAM family and are looking forward to great days of microbiology, exchange, and networking. Wishing everyone safe travels and see you in Berlin🧸 🦠🧬🔬 #VAAM2026 #Microbiology #Berlin

Beyond the scientific programme- discover the special events at #VAAM2026: 🧫 From career development and funding advice to discussions on AI in microbiology and scientific publishing - plenty of insights and networking opportunities for researchers at every stage! Check for details 🔗 t1p.de/4pz17

🚀 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

VAAM e.V.@vaam-microbes.bsky.social · 6mo ago

✨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

✨ 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🎆