Accessing Novel Bacterial Producers from Biodiversity-rich Habitats in Indonesia (ANoBIn)

Although bacteria represent an important source of antiinfectives and other pharmaceutical compounds, natural product research has so far been limited to few phylogenetic groups but has largely neglected the major part of bacterial diversity.

The current project aims to assemble and operate a novel biodiscovery pipeline for the detection, isolation, screening and biobanking of previously unknown types of bacterial producers as well as yeasts from high biodiversity Indonesian ecosystems. In order to effectively target such novel producers, unique ecosystems that are characterized by tight biotic interactions have been selected for sampling. Intimate associations involve bacteria that synthesize specific compounds to either communicate with, modulate or inhibit neighboring organisms, and therefore offer a higher probability to discover novel types of bacterial producers. The project will thus focus on microbial communities associated with or colonizing endemic plants or animals, biofilms, unusual soils and springs, or aposematic higher organisms. A combination of second and third generation sequencing technology, innovative cultivation approaches, and quality controlled biobanking in the Indonesian and German culture collections including appropriate data management will be employed to recover, safeguard, and document bacterial producer strains from these sources. An important part of the program is the bioactivity guided isolation and characterization of the metabolites produced by these microorganisms. The project will integrate the complementary expertise of German and Indonesian microbiologists and organic chemists. A legal and contractual framework for the rights and obligations of all partners will be established that includes a mutually beneficial plan for intellectual property rights.

Prof. Dr. Jörg Overmann, Microbial Ecology and DiversityLeibniz-Institut DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig

Prof. Dr. Peter Kämpfer, Microbiology of Recycling Process, Justus Liebig Universität Giessen

Prof. Dr. Timo Niedermeyer, Secondary Metabolites, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen

Prof. Dr. Stefan Schulz, Organic Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig

Dr. Achmad Dinoto, Microbiology, Research Center for Biology
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia) – LIPI

Dr. Atit Kanti, Yeast Curator, Research Center for Biology
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia) – LIPI

Dr. Wien Kusharyoto, Biotechnology, Research Center for Biology
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia) – LIPI

Dr. Anis Mahsunah, Biotechnology, Biotech Center, Balai Pengkajian Bioteknologi (BPPT)

Prof. Dr. Amin Soebandrio, Microbiology, Director of Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, Jakarta

Dr. Safrina G. Malik, Molecular Biology, Senior Research Fellow, Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, Jakarta

Advertisements by German Universities

Truly international – Study at ESB Business School!

Do you want to study in the heart of Germany, Europe’s strongest and most dynamic economy? Come to ESB Business School at Reutlingen University!

More

Study in Berlin - MBA & International Master’s Programmes

Our internationally recognized MBA & Master’s programmes will provide you with the knowledge and tools to conduct business in the global market.

More

Hands-on Master’s programs at Hof University Graduate School

You hold a Bachelor and already gained some work experience? Kick-start your career with our exciting hands-on M.B.A. and M.Eng. programs. All programs comprise an internship – a great opportunity to ...

More

International Business Programs with global & specific cultural focuse...

Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s business degree, and want to prepare yourself for our expanding and volatile international economy?

More

The Esslingen MBA: Your Key to Success

Join our international master’s programmes for STEM graduates. Hands-on learning, innovative case studies and company visits make our programmes competitive and career-building.

More

Enhance your career opportunities with an MBA from Pforzheim Universit...

Advance your career with an MBA from Pforzheim University! We equip you with distinct advantages for the business of tomorrow at one of the best Business Schools in Germany.

More

Engineer Your Future for Success!

Fully English-Taught B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International) in Germany’s Engineering Hub Karlsruhe.

More

Global Food, Nutrition and Health (M.Sc.)

Your master’s degree for a better world! Be a part of our international master’s programme at the Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health and apply now!

More

Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics!

Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics! Do you have background in Engineering or Natural Sciences? Join us as Master or Ph.D. student and benefit from a strong industry network, state of the a...

More

Food Quality and Safety (M.Sc.)

Your master’s degree for a better world! Be a part of our international master’s programme at the Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health and apply now!

More

Technische Universität Ilmenau – Your choice. Your studies.

Take your chance to experience how future-oriented education and excellent research in fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media meet with cultural diversity on our be...

More

Study in English - Live in German(y)!

Upgrade your career with an English-taught MSc or MBA degree from Offenburg University! Your gateway to a qualified job in Germany and around the world!

More

Successful studies at HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences: Ac...

Get prepared to enter the German employment market by your practice-orientated studies at HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences.

More

LL.M. Intern. Finance Program at ILF

Earn an LL.M. International Finance degree at the Institute for Law and Finance (ILF) Scholarships available! Degree conferred by Goethe University Frankfurt. For graduates from Asia holding a first d...

More

Technology Management - our English-language university MBA program

NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, the Business School at the TUHH Hamburg University of Technology. Your chance to make two masters in one year.

More

Kick-start your future career in Financial Management at Coburg Univer...

If you are interested in management and finance our premium MBA program Financial Management could be just right for you! The program features an optional Dual Degree from USC Australia and a Bloomber...

More
1/16

Contact

  • DAAD Regional Office Jakarta

    JI. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62, Summitmas Building 2, 14th Floor 12190 Jakarta Telephone: +62 (21) 5200 870