HAN BioCentre
We conduct practice-oriented research together with students, aimed at responsible and smart use of the living nature. We work closely with companies that support the same ambition.
Our research focuses, for example, on the production of biobased raw materials based on fermentation, the development of separation methods for full use of residual flows from agriculture and horticulture, the development of new medicines by adapting substances obtained from plants, the development of alternative test methods to replace animal experiments or on the design of methods and software that can make use the enormous amount of available (genetic) data.
Research themes
Within HAN BioCentre we focus our research on three main themes, namely: Biobased Research, Bio-information|Data Science and Drug Discovery. We fill in these themes through a number of specific research lines
Collaboration
We work with partners in various ways: through contract research, a joint subsidy project, a tailor-made course, or through facility sharing.
We will gladly discuss the research options at the HAN BioCentre. Students can join us through an internship, a minor project or a graduation project.
Projects and partners
Over the years, we have successfully collaborated with a large number of partners on a variety of projects.
Our team
We develop scientific knowledge aimed at addressing questions from practice. We work in multi-disciplinary teams based on clearly different areas of expertise.
Events
Netherlands Biotechnology Congress
The Netherlands Biotechnology Congress of the KNCV will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Omnia Congress Center in Wageningen. The congress brings together experts in the field of biotechnology. HAN BioCentre will be represented by Laura Claret Fernández.
INNOVATE festival
This year marks INNOVATE's 10th anniversary! This will be celebrated from October 1 to 10 with a festival full of innovation, creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship. On October 10, there will be the INNOVATE Experience, a day of groundbreaking innovations. The Experience will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Musis in Arnhem, with contributions from Christof Francke and Dennis Löwik.
Applied Science R&D Congress
The first edition of the Applied Science R&D Congress 2025 will take place on Thursday, October 2, in Utrecht. This congress offers the opportunity to learn about practical research conducted at the various universities of applied sciences affiliated with DAS. Bart Smeets will give a presentation in round 5.
Avond van de Chemie
On October 15, the Evening of Chemistry will take place at Concertgebouw de Vereeniging in Nijmegen. A theater show combining science, innovation, and entertainment. This year, the focus is on groundbreaking Dutch (bio)chemical discoveries that form the basis for innovative companies.
Anniversary HAN BioCentre
HAN BioCentre celebrates her 20st birthday with a symposium on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The afternoon is reserved for parallel sessions, a panel discussion and a keynote. On Laan van Scheut 2 in Nijmegen themes like data science, fermentation, molecular biology, biorefinery and drug discovery will be discussed. And of course there are possibilities for networking. Registration is open.
HAN BioCentre and courses
HAN BioCentre is contributing to three courses of the School of Applied Biosciences and Chemistry. Click on the links below to find the start dates. (In Dutch)
Contact
Are you interested to learn more about one of our current or past projects, or would you like to discuss other research possibilities?
Would you like to know if our facilities are available?
Or are you a student and would you like information about an internship, graduation or minor project at the HAN BioCentre?
Feel free to contact us at:
email: info.hanbiocentre@han.nl
Visiting address
Laan van Scheut 2
6525 EM Nijmegen
You can use the free parking space at Laan van Scheut 10.
Postal address
PO Box 6960
6503 GL Nijmegen