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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/
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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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...
January 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
✨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
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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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.
January 19, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🔬 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
January 8, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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!
January 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
#VAAM wishes all members and partners a wonderful holiday season🎄
We look forward to another year of advancing microbiology🧫 together in 2026🎆
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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🔔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
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🔔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
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🔔 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
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
📣 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
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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🌟 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
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🌟 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
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
⚠️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
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Neue DFG-Förderinitiative zur #Datenresilienz ⬇️⬇️
Förderinitiative zur Sicherung gefährdeter Datenbestände und zur #Datenresilienz: Die DFG stellt bis 2027 Mittel für Maßnahmen bereit, durch die Datensätze und Forschungsergebnisse aus Repositorien im Ausland für die deutsche/europäische Forschung gesichert werden können. www.dfg.de/de/foerderun...
Förderinitiative zum Sichern gefährdeter Datenbestände und zur Datenresilienz 2025 bis 2027
www.dfg.de
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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📢 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
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🚀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
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
📣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
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌟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
October 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe and
take part in the survey to identify key challenges in our field:
t1p.de/uocd0
Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists.

Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.

Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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
🚀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
October 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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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!
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
⏳ 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
October 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM