Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering

The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT acts as a device and technology developer when it comes to the solution of individual research and development projects and tasks from the areas of biomedical/medical engineering, medical (molecular and cellular) biotechnology, biohybrid technology, bioprocessing & bioanalytics, cryo(bio)technology and nano(bio)technology, ultrasound technology, biomedical microsystems, neuroprosthetics and implants, health information systems, theranostics, (mobile) laboratory technology as well as laboratory automation including in-line/on-line process control. For more than 10 years, Fraunhofer IBMT has been working in the field of stem cell research and hosting extensive cell line stocks in industrial and clinically structured biobanks for low temperature storage of valuable samples (fluids, cells, tissue fragments).

360° tour - A virtual tour through laboratories and premises of the Fraunhofer IBMT at Sulzbach

Core Competences

Research and Development

 

Stem Cell & Cryo Technology

 

Bioprocessing & Bioanalytics

 

Ultrasound

 

Biomedical Engineering

 

Fraunhofer Project Center for Stem Cell Process Engineering SPT

 

Environmental Specimen Bank - Human Samples

 

Fraunhofer Center for Sensor Intelligence ZSI

Current Topics

 

23.10.2024

Hidden health risks of endocrine disruptors?

Fraunhofer IBMT collaborates in the new EU-funded research project ENDOMIX

 

19.6.2024

Intelligent and flexible ultrasonic sensor system based on the modular principle

Fraunhofer ZSI: Project »SonoOne«

 

3.6.2024

Brain stimulation with 3D Ultrasound to treat neurological diseases and conditions

Medical engineering

 

2.5.2024

Bioreactor research processes and cryotechnologies improve active ingredient tests using human cell cultures

Drug discovery for new therapies: R2U-Tox Assay - Ready-to-use-Toxicity Assay

Review

17.4.2024

Fraunhofer IBMT signs MoUs with KCL and KIST Europe

Joint research on nanosafety assessment technologies for global regulatory measures, development of new alternative in vitro testing methods, biobanking and cryopreservation.

18.3.2024

"CombiDiag": Network of young scientists for research into a combinatorial diagnostics of Alzheimer’s disease

Fraunhofer IBMT Partner in the EU-Project "CombiDiag"

12.1.2024

Development of a miniaturized lung and kidney support device for critically ill newborns

Fraunhofer IBMT Partner in the EU Project "ArtPlac"

4.10.2023

Bidirectional control of prosthetic hands using ultrasonic sensors

Fraunhofer IBMT in the EU-Project SOMA - Neuroprostetics

10.7.2023

Development and validation of a software platform for the prevention, detection and analysis of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector

Fraunhofer IBMT Partner in the EU Project "AI4HealthSec"

2.5.2023

Human-machine interface stops muscle tremors

Neuromedicine - Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT Partner in the  EU Joint Project EXTEND

27.2.2023

A new EBiSC iPSC-derived neuronal cell product simplifies neuroscience research

The European Bank for induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (EBiSC) is happy to announce a new iPSC derived neuronal cell product - EBiSC-NEUR1 which can be used directly from thaw for downstream applications.

2.2.2023

A new generation of microimplants

A new generation of interactive microimplants developed by the innovation cluster INTAKT, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT helps as miniature assistants to stimulate in cases of tinnitus or digestive tract disorders or helps a person’s hand to regain the ability to grip.


 

 

 

Headquarters Sulzbach (Saarland)

Site St. Ingbert (Saarland)

Site Würzburg (Bavaria): Fraunhofer Project Center Stem Cell Process Engineering

Site Münster/Wolbeck (North Rhine-Westphalia): German Environmental Specimen Bank

Site Berlin (Berlin): IBMT Project Group Biomedical Data & Bioethics

Liaison Office Berlin (Berlin)