44^TH International Symposium
on the Separation of Proteins, Peptides
& Polynucleotides (ISPPP)

Garching (near Munich)
9-12 November 2025

This gathering aims to unite researchers from both academia and industry, including early-career scientists embarking on their professional journeys.

Dear separation and purification sciences community,

the International Symposium and Exhibition on the Purification of Proteins, Peptides and Polynucleotides (ISPPP) cordially invites you to participate in the 44th edition in November 2025, at the Garching campus of Technical University of Munich near Munich, Germany.

Over forty years after the first meeting in Washington DC, USA, the ISPPP remains a leading scientific event fostering innovation and advancements across all areas of bioseparation – from analytical techniques to bioprocess operations.

Attendees will explore emerging trends in separation and purification science, with discussions on future directions

Alongside disruptive new separation methods, the rapidly evolving fields of digitalization and automation are now indispensable. Sustainability and life cycle assessment will also be key topics. The symposium presents an excellent platform for sharing your latest scientific findings.

As a hub for biotechnology and life sciences, Munich boasts world-renowned research institutions, universities, and innovative companies. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Helmholtz Zentrum München are just two examples of the city’s cutting-edge facilities that focus on bioprocessing and related fields. The high-tech campus in Garching, north of Munich, is TUM’s largest location and one of the most modern research and training facilities in the natural sciences and engineering in Europe. The schools and research centers are located in close proximity to world-renowned research institutions, technology start-ups, and industrial companies.

Munich is not only a hub for biotechnology and life sciences, but it is also one of Europe's most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

Nestled near the foothills of the Alps, the city offers a unique blend of modern innovation and historical charm. Attendees can explore iconic landmarks such as Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel, the stunning Nymphenburg Palace, or the world-famous English Garden, one of the largest urban parks in the world. After conference hours, visitors can enjoy Munich’s rich culinary scene, from traditional Bavarian beer gardens to Michelin-starred restaurants.

The city’s collaborative atmosphere and strong focus on biotechnology create an ideal environment for knowledge exchange and innovation in bioprocessing.

Conference Chair

Sonja Berensmeier

Sonja Berensmeier leads the Bioseparation Engineering Group at the Technical University of Munich since 2009, after several years as a group leader at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in the area of biofunctional surfaces. She meets the challenge for applied integration of molecular biology, biotechnology, particle technology, and process engineering. The focus of the current research is process intensification by adsorptive and extractive separation methods. In the field of adsorbents she is specialized in magnetic and conductive particles.

Scientific Committee

Sonja Berensmeier, TU Munich, DE
Cristina Dias-Cabral, Univ. of Beira Interior, PT
Michel Eppink, Univ. of Wageningen, Synthon, NL
Milton Hearn, Monash University, AU
Sophia Hober, KTH, SE
Jürgen Hubbuch, KIT, DE
Alois Jungbauer, acib/BOKU, AT University of Innsbruck, AT
Mirjana Minceva , TU Munich, DE
Egbert Müller, Tosoh, DE
Aleš Podgornik, University of Ljubljana, SI

Organizing Committee

Tanja Schärfl, acib, AT
Verena Beck, acib, AT
Sonja Berensmeier, TU Munich, DE
Friederike Eilts, TU Munich, DE
Alois Jungbauer, acib/BOKU, AT