Geared up with safety shoes, vests and goggles, a group of OXIPRO scientists were welcomed inside Rolco’s production facilities outside Athens to learn how enzymes are used in environmentally friendly detergents.     The Greek detergent producer Rolco is a partner in the EU-funded project OXIPRO and interested in novel enzyme-based formulations to promote more sustainable homecare products. As part of OXIPRO’s annual meeting this spring in Athens, Rolco invited project participants for a visit to their 22,410 m2 factory....

OXIPRO is delighted to welcome our new expert to the project team at SBSM: Christiane Hollmann, PhD.   A Biologist and Molecular Biologist by training, Christiane holds degrees from the Free University Berlin and the University of Hamburg, specialising in Immunology and Oncology, and specifically in medical and therapeutic contexts. Her PhD focused on the genetics of Juvenile (autoimmune) Diabetes at the University Hospital Eppendorf.  Following this, as a post-doc, Christiane conducted research into germinal center reactions in AIDS within...

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OXIPRO is extending enormous congratulations to Gerard Guerra Mas (UAB) for winning the best poster award at the IX National Congress of Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, held in Madrid from 10th - 12th June.   Gerard's poster titled 'Optimización de la producción recombinante en Escherichia coli de la enzima N-acetil glucosamina oxidasa en un sistema libre de antibióticos' was viewed by many of the 200 participants attending this forum for discussion and exchange of knowledge and experiences in Industrial...

We are excited to announce the release of the 9th issue of "The Active Site" newsletter, now available here! This edition is packed with exciting updates, ground-breaking research, and insightful articles that highlight the latest advancements in enzyme technology and their transformative impact across various industries.   What’s Inside the 9th Issue?  - Editorial: “Enzymes in Cosmetics and Personal Care - A Catalyst for Change or Just Another Trend?  - Top papers: selected by our scientific committee  - Highlighted news:...

OXIPRO and its three sister projects: ‘The Cluster Enzyme for Greener Products’, joined forces to showcase how our enzyme-based innovations may translate into a reduced environmental impact of our everyday lives and consumption at the European Science Open Forum (ESOF) from 12th to 15th June in this year’s ‘European City of Science’ Katowice, Poland. This international interdisciplinary event attracted a large gathering of leading scientists, policymakers, journalists, business leaders, and the public to discuss cutting-edge scientific advancements and their societal...

The OXIPRO project team recently convened in Athens, Greece, for their third annual project meeting. Inspired by the city’s rich scientific heritage, the partners kicked off the final year of this ground-breaking initiative and focused on achieving remarkable progress.   OXIPRO focuses on harnessing the power of oxidoreductases—enzymes that facilitate crucial chemical reactions reducing or oxidizing molecules – and applying this in four key areas that are showing promise for significant advancements: textile processing, formulations of liquid detergents, upgrading of...

In March this year, the European commission proposed a series of targeted actions to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU which is, as stated, “one of the most promising technological areas of this century”.   Biotechnology and biomanufacturing can help the EU to modernize its agriculture, forestry, energy, food and feed sectors and industry. In addition, these technologies can contribute to a more competitive and resilient EU, that provides better healthcare to its citizens, and succeeds in its green...

In a recent closed-door roundtable discussion jointly hosted by EuropaBio and Science|Business, experts emphasized the critical role of industrial biotechnology in ensuring Europe's competitiveness and innovation. NORCE, as a research institute at the forefront of enabling green industrial biotechnology and coordinator of the key EU projects such as OXIPRO, was invited as one of the participants.     NORCE was advocating for increased support for research dedicated to developing greener technologies and more sustainable consumer products. As Europe transitions to a...

We are delighted to announce that Gro Bjerga, Coordinator of the OXIPRO project, will be representing our cutting-edge work at a special session to be held during the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) 2024 in Katowice, Poland.   This unique session is set to explore the theme of "Innovative clean technologies as a bridge for the industry and natural environment."   During this event, Gro will present OXIPRO's pioneering enzyme-based solutions, highlighting our transformative impact on the textile industry. Our innovative...

As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the need for innovative, eco-friendly consumer products has never been more pressing, but how can we build bridges from science to industry and the consumer market?  In response to this question, the OXIPRO Innovation Boot Camp convened in Berlin from April 18th to 19th, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in the journey towards transitioning to sustainable consumer goods through the co-creation of an oxidoreductase foundry.   The boot camp attracted a...

OXIPRO is delighted to welcome and to introduce three new members to our dynamic project team:   Gizem Özbek Çam: Zorluteks Gizem graduated from Ankara University, Department of Chemistry in 2012, and then embarked on her master's degree at the same university. Her thesis topic was to develop a biosensor to detect Immunoglobulin G (IgG). After working in the R&D department in the cosmetics industry for 1.5 years, Gizem moved sectors and started working at Zorluteks in 2017. Her current...