13th Life Science and Biotech Meetup

The Life Science and Biotech Meetup is a valuable platform for networking and exchanging ideas between the stakeholders of the Life Science Hub Mainz. It is aimed at entrepreneurs, founders, scientists and other network players and offers a relaxed atmosphere for discussions and the exchange of ideas.

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March
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LUX-Pavillon der Hochschule Mainz
Ludwigsstraße 2
55116 Mainz

We cordially invite you to the:

13th Life Science and Biotech Meetup

  • When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026  
  • Where: in the LUX Pavilion at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Ludwigsstraße 2, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  • Start: 6:30 p.m.
  • Optional: 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., guided tour of the Mainz Cathedral Museum 
    (including the historic vaulted hall, current special exhibition, cathedral treasury, and cloister; due to a concert rehearsal, it will not be possible to visit the main cathedral).
    For logistical reasons, there are a maximum of 80 places available for the guided tour. Advance registration for the tour is therefore essential. Participation will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The meeting point for the tour is at Domstraße 3, 55116 Mainz.  

 

Procedure of the Meetup from 6:30 p.m.:

  • Moderator – Jan Uphoff (biomindz)
  • Welcome – Prof. Kerstin Molter (Vice President, Mainz University of Applied Sciences)
  • Innovation Management in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech @ Mainz University of Applied Sciences – Prof. Christian Schäfer (Professor of Management in Life Sciences, Mainz University of Applied Sciences)
  • Creating next generation drugs from the dark genome – Prof. Thomas Thum, Hannover Medical School and Founder/Managing Director, Cardior Pharmaceuticals GmbH
  • CatMedica – Revolutionizing Stroke Treatment – Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Yasemin Tanyildizi & Anne Vallersnes (Founders)
  • Open discussion & time for networking

Refreshments and light catering will be provided in a relaxed atmosphere.

Due to the central location, we recommend traveling by public transport. Information on how to get there and parking options can be found here.

The meetup is being held in cooperation with Mainz University of Applied Sciences, the Life Science Center Mainz, InnoNet HealthEconomy e.V., and the Biotechnology Academy RLP.

Registration: Please register in writing by March 10, 2026, at meetup@biomindz.com. Please indicate whether you would like to take part in the tour. Please note that a waiting list will be opened if the number of registrations is too high.