Transformation of the Life Science Industry 2025: Conference Report
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Transformation of the Life Science Industry 2025: New Ways to Make Life Sciences More Circular
Quick Facts
- Date: 28.04.2025
- Location: FHNW School of Life Sciences, Muttenz
- Participants: 60
- Program: 3 plenary talks, 2 innovation presentations, 3 workshops, 2 funding session, 2 lab tours
- Organizers: FHNW School of Life Sciences, Handelskammer beider Basel
- Sponsors: Biotechnet Switzerland
Takeaway
- Strong focus on circular economy, PFAS biodegradation, hydrogen and CO₂ technologies, and automation in green chemistry
- Event highlighted industry–academia collaboration for sustainability in life sciences
- Workshops provided practical insights for future transformation strategies
- Concluded with funding perspectives from Innosuisse and hands-on networking opportunities
Session Highlights
- Opening & Welcome
- Circular Economy for Life Sciences in the Basel Area
- Sustainable Treatment of PFAS through Biodegradation
- Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technologies for Energy Transition
- Circular Economy – 10R Strategies for Product Development
- The Role of Automation in Advancing Green Chemistry
- Workshops:
- PFAS: Tackling a 21st Century Problem
- Hydrogen & CO₂: Opportunities for Sustainable Technologies
- Merging “Circular” with “Economy” via Process Understanding
- Grant Acquisition with Innosuisse
- Closing Words
- Lab Tour & Apéro
