Events Archive - BioMembrOS

Consortium Meeting in Vienna

On January 29–30, our consortium gathered in Vienna for two productive days of exchange and collaboration.

The meeting began at the Medical University of Vienna, where partners presented the current status of their work packages and shared recent results. The discussions were engaging and constructive, providing valuable feedback and helping to align the next steps of the project. A guided tour of the laboratories offered insight into ongoing experimental work and the facilities supporting it. The first day concluded with a joint dinner, creating space for informal conversations and continued exchange.

On the second day, the consortium reconvened at TU Wien. The program continued with further technical discussions, coordination topics, and planning of upcoming activities. Participants also had the opportunity to visit the TU Wien laboratories and gain a closer look at the research infrastructure and experimental setups.

Overall, the meeting strengthened collaboration across partners, clarified upcoming milestones, and reinforced our shared goals. It was a pleasure to meet in person, continue the scientific dialogue, and move the project forward together.

Overview of the food provided by MUW and TUW

Consortium Meeting in Johannesburg

On July 8–9, 2025, the BioMembrOS consortium came together at the University of Johannesburg for a productive and inspiring project meeting.

Despite the chilly winter temperatures, our team received a warm and generous welcome from our hosts. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some partners attending on-site while others joined online. This setup allowed for broad participation and created the opportunity for lively, inclusive discussions.

Day 1 focused on presenting recent progress, highlighting key results, and fostering interdisciplinary exchange. The day concluded with a joint dinner — an excellent opportunity to connect informally and strengthen personal ties within the consortium.

Day 2 looked toward the future, with in-depth discussions on how the project will proceed. Partners worked together to align next steps, refine milestones, and share ideas for upcoming collaborations. A highlight of the day was the opportunity to visit our colleagues’ laboratories, offering valuable first-hand insights into the impressive facilities supporting the research.

We extend our sincere thanks to our colleagues in Johannesburg for their excellent organization, warm hospitality, and the inspiring exchange of ideas. With strong collaboration and clear plans ahead, the consortium is well-positioned to advance the BioMembrOS mission: developing the next generation of biomimetic artificial respiration devices.

Most of the on site team at dinner in a lovely restaurant

A fountain inside a little pond, surrounded by trees and lawn. In the background a building of the university of Johannesburg

The team sitting around U-aligned tables in a conference room

A table with four plates with some snacks. Above is some wooden africen art on the dark blue wall

Fountain in the middle, surrounded by trees and lawn with Students in red and grey uniforms sitting on it. In the back a building of the university of Johannesburg

trhee white plates with snacks, cookies, cheese and vegetables on a colorful tablecloth in front of a dark blue wall

The Entrance to the University of Johannesburg. From the path with red bricks, some stairs lead up to the building, that is a combination of red and grey bricks and a has huge glass windows

Our team in front of the University of Johannesburg

Consortium Meeting in Bologna

The BioMembrOS Project Team gathered at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna for an engaging two-day consortium meeting, packed with insightful discussions, project updates, and strategic planning. This meeting was even more special as it came right after our one-year anniversary—a milestone worth celebrating!

We wrapped up the event with a fantastic dinner together—great food, great company, and inspiring conversations.

A big thank you to everyone who participated. Here’s to another year of innovation, collaboration and great teamwork!

th BioMembrOS team in the conference room, sitting at tables in U formation anmd listening to a presentation

The BioMembrOS team sitting at a table waiting for dinner

The BioMembrOS Team in front of a wall with the Zoom interface of Michael Harasek projected on to it

Consortium Meeting Lisbon

Our second Consortium meeting took place at Técnico Lisboa in Portugal. Over two days we had a lot of productive talks and interesting presentations in the beautiful meeting room and enjoyed Dinner together. A tour of the labs was the perfect way to end the day.

A big thank you to Instituto Superior Técnico for hosting our meeting and especially to Maria Norberta Pinho for all her efforts to make our stay unforgettable. We had a wonderful time.

BioMembrOS Kick-Off Meeting

The Kick-Off meeting of the BioMembrOS Pathfinder Open project took place at TU Wien this week.

Thanks to all partners for the inspiring presentations and stimulating discussions and thanks to our Vice Rector for Research Peter Ertl for joining us!

BioMembrOS is an EIC Pathfinder Project aiming to develop a new generation of radically new membrane structures for artificial respiration by mimicking the best – respiration in birds and fish, and is coordinated by the interfaculty TU Wien Biofluidslab.