IRES Process Development for Cell and Tissue Biomanufacturing
Auburn University·Auburn, AL·2026 cycle
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The NSF-funded International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Process Development for Cell and Tissue Biomanufacturing Program at Auburn University is inviting undergraduate students to apply for an opportunity to work on research in Hannover, Germany. Students will participate in a one-week orientation at Auburn University in mid-May, followed by 10 weeks of mentored research work (May – July) in the Leibniz Laboratories for Biotechnology and Artificial Organs (LEBAO)/REBIRTH research center in the Hannover Medical School (MHH). Fundamental and applied project topics may include (but are not limited to) high density bioprocessing of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), myocardial tissue production, generation of macrophages to fight drug resistant pathogens, and hiPSC-derived airway and alveolar cell generation for pulmonary disease investigation. Participants will work alongside German faculty and students on bioprocess development and cell and tissue biomanufacturing research projects. Both cultural and research mentoring will be provided. Students will gain subject expertise and practice technical communication skills through regular individual projects presentations to the IRES student cohort and PI, writing a technical report and giving culminating a research poster presentation for members of the host institute and their local home institutions. Students selected for the IRES program will receive a weekly stipend, housing, round-trip international airfare to Germany, a food allowance, and international travel insurance coverage through Auburn Abroad. This program is an intense training experience that requires full-time participation; there is limited time available for outside activities during the orientation or during the research training program.
bioprocess development, biomanufacturing, tissue engineering, Germany, IRES, human induced pluripotent stem cells, lung, heart, immune, biomaterials, bioreactor
To be eligible, students must: Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States Be enrolled full-time in a science or engineering program at an accredited U.S. university or college through at least Fall 2026 Be prepared to work full-time in the laboratory at MHH and during the orientation and participate fully in cultural outings (this is an intense program with limited time available for other activities) Be available to participate in biweekly virtual planning and training meetings (Feb-March 2026) Meet the Auburn Abroad requirements and follow regulations for international program participation Strong candidates may also have: Research experience (in any field) Completed at least sophomore year Mammalian cell culture experience Engineering or biotechnology experience, coursework and/or interest Desire to fully engage in both research and cultural learning experiences and contribute to advancing the field of bioprocess development and cell and tissue biomanufacturing
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