# Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology

**Source**: https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en
**Parent**: https://www.chemgeo.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/neighbouring-research-facilities

- [Groups

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- [Study Programs

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- [Study Coordination

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## News

iGEM Competition 2025

### Second place overall for the MoBi-IPMB team at iGEM 2025

Joint Publication of the Department of Functional Genomics and Pharmaceutical Technology in Journal of Controlled Release

### Neurotrophic peptide delivery as a novel therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's

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Eppis with samples on a bed of ice

## About us

The IPMB is a research and teaching institute of the Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, more precisely of the Faculty of Engineering. It comprises various research groups and supervises the Molecular Biotechnology and Pharmacy degree programs. Numerous interdisciplinary projects promote exchange between the departments. The institute facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable modern research. The IPMB also cooperates closely with international research institutions.

- [Directions](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/about-us/how-to-find-us)
- [Head of the Institute](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/about-us/head-of-the-institute)

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Scientist pipettes a liquid into Eppis

## Research

The IPMB consists of a large number of diverse working groups with a wide variety of research topics.

- [Bioinformatics](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-bioinformatics)
- [Functional Genomics](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-functional-genomics)
- [Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/pharmaceutical-and-medicinal-chemistry)
- [Pharmaceutical Bioanalytics](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-pharmaceutical-bioanalytics)
- [Pharmaceutical Biology](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-pharmaceutical-biology)
- [Pharmaceutical Technology](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-pharmaceutical-technology-and-biopharmacy)
- [Pharmaceutical Chemistry](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/department-pharmaceutical-and-bioorganic-chemistry)

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Collection of pharmaceutical books

## Study Programs

The IPMB supervises the Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology degree courses. Pharmacy is completed with a state examination, while both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree course are available for molecular biotechnology. The practice-oriented training prepares students optimally for their future careers. In addition, numerous research projects offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience and actively contribute to scientific progress.

- [Pharmacy](https://www.ingwiss.uni-heidelberg.de/de/studium/pharmazie-staatsexamen)
- [Molecular Biotechnology](https://www.ingwiss.uni-heidelberg.de/de/studium/molekulare-biotechnologie-bachelor-100)
- [Study Coordination](https://www.ipmb.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study-programs/study-coordination)

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