Knowledge transfer and networking at its best: learn more what´s behind the bioRN Lounge, bioRN M2M, bioRN Community event series.
Event calendar
bioRN Lounge
Every last tuesday of the month at 6 PM (NEW!)
The bioRN Lounge is the monthly networking event for members of the bioRN cluster. We welcome representatives from biotech and life science companies in the bioRN Life Science Cluster, as well as scientists from our research institutes.
Urban Kitchen in Heidelberg
After a short update of bioRN cluster activities and news, an invited speaker from the network presents and discusses scientific trends, breakthrough techniques, outstanding research, and more with the participants.
– official sponsor of the bioRN Lounge
Upcoming bioRN Lounge
30-06-2026 | Urban Kitchen Heidelberg
Developing New Platforms and Workflows to Support Diversity in Drug Modalities
bioRN pre-event
South Australian delegation to Germany – clinical trial roadshow
Discovering opportunities on the other side of the globe
A South Australian delegation showcasing the “Australian Advantage for Clinical Trials” is visiting Heidelberg – join the bioRN Lounge pre-event
Date: 28 October 2025
Time: 6 – 6:45 pm
Location: Urban Kitchen, Kesselhaus
Agenda:
6:00 pm bioRN Life Science Cluster – Daniela Weber
6:05 pm How to get started with Clinical Trials in Germany – Dr. Rico Laage, Guided Development
6:10 pm Health and Life Sciences in South Australia and the Australian Advantage of Clinical Trials – Dr. Sandra Hack, Government of South Australia
6:15 pm Company introductions:
Agilex Biolabs – bioanalytical laboratory
Avance Clinical – full-service CRO
Bellberry – scientific and ethical review
CMAX – clinical site (healthy volunteers)
RDI Partners – R&D Tax Incentives
SOCRU – clinical site (oncology)
6:20 pm Panel discussion: Opportunities for Drug Development on the other Side of the Globe
7:00 pm bioRN Lounge
Dates upcoming bioRN Lounges
> 29 September
> 27 October
> 24 November
Upcoming bioRN M2M Member to Member session
Event Dates
15.07.2026 at 12pm | 12pm digital (Zoom)
bioRN M2M with Cytion | Your Cell Culture Questions Answered
Join Cytion and bioRN for expert insights at the upcoming bioRN Member to Member session: Your Questions on Cell Lines, Cell Culture and Cell Banking answered. Get practical answers to real-world challenges.
On 15 July, we are visiting Cytion: for a practical discussion on the challenges researchers encounter every day when working with cell cultures. Rather than a traditional company presentation, this session focuses on practical experience, troubleshooting and lessons learned from everyday laboratory work.
Submit your question during registration and selected questions will be discussed live during the event. Plus: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Cytion’s facilities and learn what happens before a cell line ever reaches your lab.
Cytion is a global leader in authenticated cell lines, serving as a trusted repository of high-quality, contamination-free biological resources. Founded in 2004 as Cell Lines Service, the company has curated over 1,000 cell lines from diverse tumors, tissues, and species. Its mission is to safeguard scientific assets and provide researchers with reliable research reagents. With services including Cell Banking, Cell Culture Scale-Up, Assay-Ready Cell Manufacture, STR analysis, and mycoplasma testing, Cytion ensures authenticity and reproducibility – empowering innovation and advancing research, cell by cell.
Grab your coffee or lunch and dial in:
When: July 15 at 12pm, digital (Zoom) – Register via the Link and submit your questions in advance. You will receive the Zoom link after your registration.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
bioRN Community events
At bioRN we provide platforms to meet, discuss and cooperate with peers. It is a structured way to exchange on general operational topics of high relevance for SMEs.
The concept is to share hands-on experiences and solutions to common challenges.
bioRN Communications
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need further information
Dr. Nicole Hecht
Communication and Events
Associate Managing Director
Email: nh@biorn.orgPhone: +49 174 2060029

