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Pharma Technology and Biotechnology

Pharma Technology and Biotechnology

Research into technological problems posed by medicines

In pharma technology and biotechnology, we conduct research into new technologies and methods for the innovative pharmaceutical products of the future. Our work is based on fundamental principles and geared towards application, generating knowledge and expertise for improved medicines and industrial processes and a better understanding of how different forms of medicine work. 

We are a competent research and development partner for industry and devise practical solutions to current problems. Our students benefit from the academic and industrial experience of our staff.

Our fields of research

  • Bioprocess Technology

    Production of recombinant proteins and cell products with automated and linked processes.

  • Drug delivery and PK/PD

    Evaluating drug absorption, distribution in the body, and effects over time

  • Formulations and devices for active chemical and biological substances

    Rational formulation development and medicine production

  • Gene and cell therapeutic systems

    Gene therapy vector design, generation of genetically tailor-made cells as cellular disease models, development of cellular assays, engineered cells for p...

  • Oral formulations of chemical drugs

    Computational and analytical tools in Pharmaceutics for oral Drug Delivery

  • Production processes and techniques

    Developing processes, production planning and project management

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Oliver Germershaus

Prof. Dr. Oliver Germershaus

Head of Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology

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+41 61 228 55 26

E-mail

oliver.germershaus@fhnw.ch

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School of Life Sciences FHNW Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology Hofackerstrasse 30 4132 Muttenz

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