Join us for an inspiring open lecture presented by the esteemed Professor Julia Vorholt from ETH Zürich, the 2025 recipient of the Novonesis Biotechnology Prize, awarded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Professor Julia Vorholt (ETH Zürich) will be giving an open lecture on “Establishing Causality: Opportunities of Synthetic Communities for Plant Microbiome Research”

Professor Vorholt’s revolutionary work in plant microbiomes is reshaping our understanding of plant health and holds the potential to transform agriculture as we know it. Discover how the hidden communities of beneficial microbes that live on and within plants play a crucial role in helping them fight pathogens, withstand environmental stress, and grow more vigorously – much like how humans rely on gut bacteria for digestion and immunity.

For her outstanding research, Professor Vorholt is receiving the Novonesis Biotechnology Prize 2025 and in this regard, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is hosting an open and free prize lecture.

The lecture is a unique opportunity to delve into the groundbreaking research that earned Professor Vorholt the prestigious Novonesis Biotechnology Prize. It also offers the opportunity to engage with leading scientists in the field and connect with peers and experts who share a passion for sustainable innovation.

The lecture is free and open to the public.