The Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS at the University of Vienna brings together rapidly advancing research fields of high societal relevance. Our Centre unites four Research Divisions spanning microbiology, bioinformatics, ecology, and environmental geoscience.
This multidisciplinary strength enables us to investigate, in a comprehensive way, the biotic and abiotic processes that shape our bodies, ecosystems, and the entire planet. Our research delivers key insights to help address some of today’s most pressing global challenges, from human to planetary health.
We are delighted to congratulate Bettina Glasl and Sarah Förster on their recognition at the Haus-des-Meeres Science Day 2026.
Chemist Thomas Böttcher, joint Professor at CeMESS and the Faculty of Chemistry, has been awarded a Proof of Concept Grant by the ERC. This brings the…
Congratulations to Thomas Böttcher (Faculty of Chemistry | CeMESS) and his team at the University of Vienna on securing FWF funding under…
Sophia Ferchiou, Postdoctoral Researcher at DOME, has been awarded an ESPRIT Fellowship by the Austrian Science Fund. Congratulations, Sophia!
"The Danube Call" is now accepting applications for sustainable sediment management solutions.
An international research team led by Aalborg University with contributions from the University of Vienna has systematically mapped the microbiome of…
The FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence (CoE) brings together the expertise of CeMESS researchers from all four CeMESS divisions in a joint, ambitious research project.
Mark Anthony
Kristin Schirmer
Emmanuel Doelsch
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