Automated Biology

The Automated Biology Facility develops custom, end-to-end experimental workflows for biological research. We combine robotics, quantitative imaging, data analysis and predictive modelling to make complex experiments reproducible, scalable and information-rich.

How to get started

The facility works with research groups at MPI-CBG to identify experiments in which automation can unlock new scientific possibilities. Projects typically start with a biological question or a routine workflow that is limited by throughput, reproducibility, timing or complexity.

Please contact us at an early stage.

What we provide

• Workflow development for complex, multi-step biological experiments
• Routine automation for standard workflows
• Hardware and software integration across sample handling, perturbation, imaging and analysis
• Quantitative and traceable data pipelines with consistent metadata and quality control
• Connection to predictive models and, where useful, adaptive or closed-loop experimentation
• Transfer to user-led operation through validation, documentation and hands-on training