The DIG4BIO Training School – An Introduction to Automated Research took place at TU Berlin, as part of the project’s capacity-building programme designed to equip researchers with the skills needed to operate in data-driven, automated bioprocess environments.
This two-day session combined theoretical and practical components, focusing on key aspects of digital biomanufacturing, including:
- High-throughput bioprocessing and robotic laboratories
- Computational tools for experimental design and process modelling
- Process analytical technologies and data management
Participants from IST/iBB and TU Berlin worked collaboratively to define scientific objectives for a high-throughput experiment, formulate hypotheses within a controlled design space, and prepare the required scripts, standard operating procedures, materials, and analytical plans.
A laboratory tour provided direct exposure to TU Berlin’s advanced robotic infrastructure, fostering integration between the two research teams. This session also initiated a publication-oriented workflow, linking the experimental design to a scientific case study focused on Vibrio natriegens cultivation.
The next phases of the training will take place in November, dedicated to experimental execution, data acquisition, and evaluation.
A special thanks to Prof. Peter Neubauer, Rosa Haßfurther, M. Nicolas Cruz B., and Annina Kemmer for hosting the session and sharing their expertise.