DEPARTMENT

Applied Life Sciences

Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW) offers degree programs in the Department of Applied Life Sciences with a focus on the natural sciences and engineering. Students have access to a first-class technical infrastructure, including specialized laboratories for microbiology, cell biology, microscopy, and cell culture, as well as for materials and packaging testing and bioengineering. This offering is complemented by the Scientific Brewhouse, a state-of-the-art pilot brewery that provides unique insights into biotechnological processes. This extensive equipment ensures a practical and application-oriented education that optimally prepares students for the challenges of modern applied life sciences. Research in the Department of Applied Life Sciences focuses on solving socially relevant challenges. The Department of Applied Life Sciences has established itself through practical educational content and application-oriented R&D projects in medical, molecular, and industrial biotechnology, as well as in packaging and resource management.

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Study courses of the department Applied Life Sciences

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Diversity in research

Research and development are a significant and growing part of the activities of the Department of Applied Life Sciences. Partnerships with renowned universities, research institutes and hospitals as well as project-related funding from FFG and MA23 prove the recognized research expertise of Hochschule Campus Wien. Master's students are constantly involved in R & D activities.

Research Center Molecular Biotechnology

The Research Center Molecular Biotechnology  brings together existing expertise in the fields of immunology and signal transduction to analyze allergies, inflammatory processes, and other signaling pathways. Building on a fundamental understanding of allergies and signaling, the center employs proteomics- and genomics-based methods, immunological methods, reporter assays, and fluorescence-based analyses.

Research Areas

  • Signalling Pathways – Cell Based Testsystems

  • Allergy Research

    Research Center Sustainability and Packaging

    Current developments and framework conditions are putting significant pressure on packaging manufacturers and users to innovate and act in a sustainable and forward-looking manner. The Research Center Sustainability and Packaging addresses these challenges by developing suitable packaging solutions and methods for assessing sustainability and safety. This results in clear benefits for society and the environment.

    Research Areas

    • Packaging Safety

    • Assessing and Improving the Sustainability of Products and Processes

      Contact

      Head of Department

      Administration

      Silke Rott
      Mag. Janina Agis-Blei

      Favoritenstraße 222
      F.2.25 / F.3.21
      1100 Vienna
      als@hcw.ac.at