bioRN Life Science Cluster
Welcome to bioRN, the science and industry innovation cluster in the Rhine-Neckar region around Heidelberg, one of Germany’s strongest biotech and life science hubs. BioRN combines all relevant innovation stakeholders in life sciences based on the constant interaction between academia, industry and public for the production, transfer and application of knowledge.
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Why bioRN?
The bioRN network fosters health innovations and serves its members by creating a rich translational ecosystem, while promoting, representing, and connecting regional innovation stakeholders. It aims to attract global investment and talent to the region, and also develops strategies and concepts to strengthen innovation and translation, simplifying the framework conditions for startups.
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Our Numbers
143
Members
Publications
17k+
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EMPLOYEES IN ACADEMIA
18
Countries
BUDGET OF ACADEMIA
3,114 Bill.
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Our Latest News and Upcoming Events
The life science ecosystem Rhine-Neckar is highly innovative and dynmic: whether it’s groundbreaking innovations, excellent research, success stories from our members or upcoming events: We keep you up to date!
Events
Bio-Europe Spring
News
Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits
Researchers at the Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University and the Heidelberg University Hospital have used modified rabies viruses to label glioblastoma tumour cells and their direct cell contacts in the mouse brain. The new method showed that the tumour cells are connected to different types of nerve cells throughout the entire brain at a very […]
Events
bioRN Lounge featuring Peter Loskill – University of Tübingen & NMI Reutlingen
28 Jauary at 7 pm
News
EMBL Agri-Tech Partnership to deliver safe food and environmental health
The partnership will address global food security challenges through optimised agricultural research and data-driven innovation ByEffie Mutasa-Gottgens, Matt Hall, Birgit Kerber, Sarah Dayer, Emily Pomeroy, and Laurène Ramos Martins Feeding a growing global population while adapting to challenges posed by climate change remains one of humanity’s most pressing concerns. Worldwide, crops are under threat from […]
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Warm – warmer – neuronal rapid fire: How the brain gets used to heat
For the first time, researchers from the Heidelberg Medical Faculty of the Heidelberg University describe a cell-specific neuronal mechanism associated with heat tolerance in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Animals and humans develop a certain tolerance to prolonged heat: the body adjusts to release heat instead of generating it, and the metabolism and cardiovascular system adapt. […]
Events
BIO International Convention
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