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Biochemist from Cologne University reinforces Phytowelt’s Research Team
Cologne April 2011
Starting his new job at Phytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH, private lecturer Dr. Joachim Uhrig has enhanced the companies’ research department as a specialist in biochemistry and protein interaction networks*.
Dr. Uhrig, previously a research group leader at the botanical institute of the university of Cologne, will take on the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). A special thematic focus of his work will be on the improvement of biochemical methods and technology development in the field of bioactive peptides. In addition, he will be in charge of the coordination of complex industrial and publicly funded projects, e.g. SynRG.
“I’m looking forward to facing the new challenges. At Phytowelt I have found exactly the kind of environment that enables creative top level research.” says Dr. Uhrig.
Peter Welters, CEO of Phytowelt GreenTechnolgies GmbH, agrees with that. “Dr. Uhrig’s expert knowhow completes the range of our expertise in an ideal way. In the field of plant biotechnology our competence team now occupies key positions in regard to tissue culture, molecular genetics and biochemistry.”
| Phytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH R&D Facility Dr. Joachim Uhrig Stöckheimer Weg 1 D-50829 Cologne Phone: +49-(0)221 987473203 Fax: +49-(0)221 987473220 E-mail: j.uhrig[at]phytowelt.com |
Protein Interaction Networks:The analysis of the entirety of protein-protein interactions of an organism (also known as „interactome“)
Phytowelt GreenTechnologies is a worldwide operating SME whose core business is agricultural science and plant biotechnology. With more than 10 years of experience in plant biotechnology Phytowelt is the ideal partner to improve plant breeding and industrial production processes. The company offers services in plant biotechnology, including contract research, project coordination and management. Key expertise in plant breeding is the development of improved methods in genetic engineering and tissue culture technologies. Its key expertise in the exploitation of plant biodiversity also enables Phytowelt to create added value in sustained production processes, e.g. by using plant enzymes for the production of fine chemicals. Through its long-time practical experience, the company has gathered a distinctive technological knowledge, especially with the handling of challenging plant material.