Open up new horizons - HAN University of Applied Sciences
  1. Open up new horizons - HAN University of Applied Sciences
  2. 20 years anniversary symposium
HAN BioCentre

20 years anniversary symposium

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It has been almost 20 years since HAN BioCentre was founded. We celebrate this anniversary with a symposium on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Laan van Scheut 2 in Nijmegen.

With an interesting program featuring a keynote speaker, discussions, and parallel sessions, the Centre of Expertise is making great strides in the world of sustainability and drug development.

Preliminary program

12:30 Reception
13:00 Welcome and introduction
13:15 Panel discussion

13:45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel session 1 - Topics:

  • Transforming Tradition: How Fermentation Shapes Today’s Biotech 
    with contributions from Nardy Kip (HAN BioCentre), Bob Ignacio (Biotech Booster) and Patrick Lemmens (LLTB)
     
  • Building Better Medicines: The Role of Key Technologies
    with contributions from TropIQ and Bart Smeets (HAN BioCentre)
     
  • Multipurpose use of fiberhemp
    with contributions from René Sauveur (Pantanova) and HAN BioCentre
     
  • Unlocking the full potential of Biochemistry: Inside the Molecular Toolbox
14:30 Break and networking

15:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel session 2 - Topics:

  • Towards Valorisation of Lignin
    with contribution from Karin Struijs (HAN BioCentre)
     
  • The Future of Drug Discovery and Development
    with contributions from Stefan van Rootselaar (HAN BioCentre) and Radboud University
     
  • Unlocking New Possibilities in Fermentation Technology
    with contributions from Cellular Agriculture, with Wim de Laat (Cellular Agriculture NL, The Protein Brewery) and Carlien Verberne (HAN BioCentre)
     
  • Threads of Tomorrow: Data-Driven and Sustainable Textiles
    with contributions from Bram Visscher (From Cotton to Color, HAN BioCentre) and partners

16:00

 Plenary keynote on Climate Change, Sustainability & Innovation
by Gerrit Hiemstra, meteorologist and entrepeneur
16:30 Closing
16:45 Networking drinks and poster presentations

Questions?

Please send an email to info@biocentre.nl

Snelle info

Datum en tijd

Locatie
 HAN Campus Nijmegen
Laan van Scheut 2
Nijmegen

Deelname
Free

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