Publication alert! 🎉 Biocatalytic Regioselective C-Formylation of Resorcinol Derivatives
March 4, 2026 Congratulations to #BiodeCCodiNNg DC7 Lilla Gal, DC6 Rohan Suresh, Prof. Wolfgang Kroutil, and Prof. Kai Tittmann on their newly published work in Angewandte Chemie. In this exciting study, the team reports the first biocatalytic aromatic C-formylation, opening new possibilities for selective enzymatic transformations and further expanding the synthetic toolbox of acyltransferases. Great job to everyone involved! 👏 Read more about the work here! […]
🇦🇹➡️🇩🇪 Industrial Secondment: DC7 – Lilla Gal – to BASF, Germany!
January 13, 2026 I am happy to share that I’ve started my industrial #secondment at BASF in Ludwigshafen as part of my #PhD. Being based at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site — the world’s largest integrated chemical complex — is an amazing opportunity to see how fundamental research is scaled into industrial solutions. I’m really looking forward to learning from industry experts, gaining hands-on […]
✈️🇨🇭 BiodeCCodiNNg goes Biotrans!
June 30, 2025 Greetings from Day 2 at BioTrans 2025 in Basel! 🎉 The conference is buzzing with innovative science, engaging discussions, and a strong presence from the BiodeCCodiNNg Doctoral Network — bringing together PIs, PhD researchers, and key figures from industry. 🔬🤝 We’re proud to contribute to the scientific dialogue through both posters and […]
🎙️ Podcast Premiere – Green Chemistry: Where Science Meets Sustainability 🌱🔬
June 18, 2025 We’re excited to share a special one-off #podcast episode hosted by our PhD students Nikita Pal and Lilla Gal, featuring an inspiring conversation with Dr. Pablo Domínguez de María, a leading voice in #GreenChemistry. Together, they explore: ✅ How primary waste treatment contributes to CO₂ emissions ✅ The promise of industrial #biocatalysis […]
🎉 PhDversary! Annual update – DC7 – Lilla Gal ✨
June 2, 2025 I’ve just completed the second year of my #PhD at the University of Graz, and it’s been a productive and diverse phase of work and growth. Here are a few key highlights from the past year: 🔹 Completed my academic #secondment at the University of Göttingen, gaining valuable experience in enzyme #crystallization and […]
💬🇦🇹 DocDays2025: Research, Collaboration & Community at TU Graz and Uni Graz
April 28, 2025 Last week, we wrapped up an incredible experience at #DocDays2025, a conference dedicated to showcasing the work and journeys of doctoral students from TU Graz and Uni Graz! 🎓✨ I had the pleasure of presenting my own research and was also part of the organizing team behind this event. Being on both […]
Science for the Future: Engaging Students at the Chemistry Café ✨
December 10, 2024 Two weeks ago, Lilla Gal (DC7) and her colleagues had the privilege of sharing their research with a group of high school students at the Science/Chemistry Café, part of the themed event “Chemical Moments” – the University of Graz’s festive Chemical Christmas Show. 🎓✨ Through hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and interactive demonstrations, […]
🚢🇩🇪 BiodeCCodiNNg goes BioCat2024 – Hamburg, Germany
September 2, 2024 #BiodeCCodiNNg had the privilege of participating in the 11th International Congress on Biocatalysis in Hamburg, where cutting-edge research and innovation in biocatalysis were at the forefront. 🦠 We are proud to share that Lilla Gal (DC7) and Lindelo Mguni (DC8) presented posters, showcasing their first-year research results to an engaged audience, marking […]
🎉 1st PhDversary! Annual update – DC7 – Lilla Gal
June 28, 2024 I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed my first year as a PhD researcher in #biocatalysis! 🌱🔬 It’s been an incredible journey filled with scientific discovery, #collaboration, and growth. Here are some highlights from my year: #ExploringEnzymes: During the past year, my focus was on #CCzymes, particularly #acyltransferases involved in the formylation […]
🇦🇹➡️🇩🇪 Academic Secondment: DC7 – Lilla Gal – to University of Göttingen, Germany
May 31, 2024 The rubber has hit the road! ✨ At the beginning of May, I moved from Karl-Franzens-University Graz to Georg August University of Göttingen, where I will continue my research for the next four months as part of my first #secondment. Alongside Rohan Suresh (DC6) and under the guidance of Prof. Kai Tittmann, […]