Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology
«The most pressing challenges of our time include climate change, scarcity of raw materials and good healthcare. At the interface of chemistry, biology and technology, promising solutions are currently being developed. Our institute researches and teaches precisely at this interface. This makes us unique in Switzerland..»
The Institute for Chemistry and Biotechnology (ICBT) is one of the scientific institutes at the ZHAW. It conducts applied research on cutting-edge topics relating to health, chemistry, biotechnology and the environment - from antibiotic resistance and antiviral agents to microplastics and more sustainable chemical processes. The institute trains young people for the growing life sciences market in three bachelor's programmes and two master’s courses.
Our understanding of chemistry and biotechnology is that it involves the linking of discoveries in the natural sciences with technological knowledge, with the aim of applying biological systems to the analysis and manufacture of products. The focus is on applications in the areas of pharma, food and ecology.
Our focus of research, development and services in the fields of chemistry is:
- Speciality Chemistry
- Protein Cleaning, Bioanalysis
- Surface and Nanotechnology
Our focus of research, development and services in the fields of biotechnology is:
- Bioprocess Technology and Biochemical Engineering
Plant and animal cell cultivation technologies, cultivation of microorganisms, process modelling and optimisation, systems, process and plant development, disposal and recycling technology. - Micro-, Molecular and Cell biology
Identification and characterisation of micro-organisms, expression of recombinant proteins, in-vitro cultivation of animal cells, cell biological diagnosis and analysis.
Pharmaceutical Technology Galenics, pharmaceutical biotechnology, phytopharmacy, quality management, aseptic and clean room technology.
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