8 Application-oriented and interdisciplinary Our overriding goal is the translation of scientific and engi- neering research results into similarly economically efficient and sustainable processes and products. Our strength lies in offering complete solutions from laboratory scale to pilot plant. More than ever, the success of new products and processes is dependent on interdisciplinary and constructive coopera- tion between science and engineering. Some 300 experts in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology and engineering work effectively together at Fraunhofer IGB and IGVP. Customers benefit from the synergies and multidisciplinary potential at our institute, which facilitate novel approaches and innovative solutions in areas such as medical engineering, nanobiotech- nology, industrial biotechnology and environmental technol- ogy. Competences Departments Interfacial Engineering and Materials Science Molecular Biotechnology Physical Process Technology Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Cell and Tissue Engineering Project groups Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes CBP, Leuna Project Group BioCat, Straubing Project Group Oncology, Würzburg Guiding principles: mission statement and vision “At the Fraunhofer IGB we carry out application-oriented re- search according to the principles of good scientific practice and on the basis of our competences and guiding principles in the areas of medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, the environment and energy. With our innovations we contribute to a sustain- able development of the economy, society and the environ- ment.” E V E R B E T T E R T O G E T H E R . BRIEF PROFILE PROFILE The Fraunhofer IGB develops and optimizes processes and products for the business areas of medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, the environment and energy. In addition to contract R&D we offer our clients services in analytics and advise on the introduction of novel technologies. Our customers come from various industries as well as municipal, state (Länder) and federal authorities.