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.
Get to know our research lines
Events
DoE course at Pivot Park
The Design of Experiments (DoE) course will be held in Oss at the Pivot Park location in May. This basic DoE course provides an introduction to the DoE methodology. You will be taught by experts in this field from the HAN School of Applied Biosciences and Chemistry.
Key Technologies and Digitalization
March 24, the Key Technologies and Digitalization Thematic Roundtable will organize its biannual networking event at the HAN in Arnhem in the Connectr building. Topics will include the NTS action agenda and Defense in relation to the new coalition agreement. Carlien Verberne will give a keynote lecture on behalf of HAN BioCentre.
DAS conference 2026
The annual DAS conference will take place in Utrecht on Thursday, March 19th, with the theme "From Green Ambition to Action". How do we ensure that green ambitions are incorporated into lessons, projects and research activities? Carlien Verberne (HAN BioCentre) will contribute in a session about CAN (Cellular Agriculture Netherlands).
Anniversary HAN BioCentre
HAN BioCentre celebrated her 20st birthday with a symposium on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The afternoon was reserved for parallel sessions, a panel discussion and keynote speaker Gerrit Hiemstra. The anniversary magazine and videos of the various research areas are now available on the event's webpage. Be sure to take a look!
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