Associated Institutions

Within the University of Hamburg, the Department of Biology cooperates in research and teaching with the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) and the Center for Earth System Research (CEN) among others. The Department of Biology also works closely with the Botanical Garden (Loki-Schmidt-Garten) and the Museum der Natur Hamburg at the University of Hamburg. These two institutions are "showcases of science" and thus play an important role in communicating biological knowledge to the interested public through lectures, exhibitions and guided tours.

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Loki Schmidt Garden

The Loki Schmidt Garden is comprised of the botanical garden in Klein Flottbek and the tropical greenhouses in Planten un Blomen and equally interesting for walkers and botanists.

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Center of Natural History

The Center of Natural History (CeNak) is a network of natural science collections and museums of the University of Hamburg and comprises over twelve million scientific objects.

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INI-Research

The research group Interdisciplinary Neurobiological Immunology engages with bi-directional communication between nerves and investigates physiological and pathophysiological immune responses.

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WG Food Microbiology and Biotechnology

The working group Prof. Bisping focuses on fermentations for the production and nutritional improvement (functionality) of food and fermentation ...

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Crop Genetic Systems

Crop Genetic Systems is an independent research company founded at the Institute for Plant Science and Microbiology. The company conducts research in all areas of the agricultural sector and executes research contracts from public institutes and businesses.

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DNA Cloning Service

DNA Cloning Service produces DNA for scientific and commercial purposes. This includes the bioinformatic and practical construction of synthetic genes, gene expression optimization, PCR cloning and DNA fragment assembly in plasmids. Students have the opportunity to complete an internship or final thesis projects (Bachelor, Master) at DNA Cloning Service.

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Food Microbiology

The research group Food Microbiology is investigating the occurrence and significance of microorganisms in food with the aim of improving the quality and safety of food. One focus is on foodborne pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms and methods for preserving food. Another focus is on starter culture microorganisms and the fermentation of food. Courses and theses on food microbiology topics are offered.

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