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Stay informed about the latest developments and activities at RCPE. In our news archive, you’ll find all articles and media coverage related to research, innovation, and collaboration. Discover how RCPE is helping to shape the future of pharmaceutical research.
Media | Rotary Magazin | 20.01.2026
Johannes Khinast in Interview
In an interview with Rotary Magazine, Johannes Khinast, CEO and Scientific Director of RCPE GmbH, explains how the strong concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredient production in Asia is increasingly challenging Europe’s supply security. He outlines how continuous and modular manufacturing concepts, combined with regulatory and economic feasibility, can enable rapid, high-quality emergency production—and why pharmaceutical manufacturing competence is a strategic asset for Europe.
Talk | TEDx Talk | 15.01.2026
TEDx Talk with Caroline Schober
In her TEDx talk, Caroline Schober, Chief Strategy Development & Communications Officer at RCPE GmbH, addresses the mounting challenges facing global pharmaceutical supply chains. She outlines how geopolitical tensions and the concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredient production are driving shortages in Europe, and shows how innovation, re-shoring, and continuous manufacturing can enhance long-term supply resilience.
Webinar | 15.01.2026
The Future is Continuous and Digital
In a joint webinar, experts from GEA Group and RCPE discussed how real-time data, digital twins, and advanced PAT are turning continuous manufacturing into a digitally integrated production reality in the pharmaceutical industry.
Media | militär AKTUELL | 12.12.2025
Flexible Emergency Pharmaceutical Production
In an interview with militär AKTUELL, Dr. Caroline Schober, Chief Strategy Development and Communications Officer at RCPE GmbH, explains how flexible emergency pharmaceutical production can contribute to national security and defense preparedness. She outlines the role of military-style planning, the logistical expertise of the Austrian Armed Forces, and political framework conditions in safeguarding the supply of medicines during crises and threat scenarios.
Media | Wirtschaftsnachrichten | 28.11.2025
Drug Shortages in Austria
In an interview with Wirtschaftsnachrichten, Johannes Khinast, CEO and Scientific Director of RCPE GmbH, explains why Europe’s strong dependence on Asian active pharmaceutical ingredient production poses a strategic risk. He outlines how RCPE GmbH can enable rapid and economically viable emergency manufacturing through innovative production technologies, and why the security of medicine supply is a core pillar of national security.
Media | JUST Magazin | 20.11.2025
Building Resilience in Times of Crisis
Ensuring the supply of medicines is an underestimated pillar of national resilience. Innovative research and coordinated emergency production strengthen Austria’s defense capability and demonstrate how military thinking and logistics can serve as a model for civilian security.
News | 07.11.2025
Minister of Defense Tanner Visits RCPE
Austrian Minister of Defense Klaudia Tanner visited the RCPE GmbH, joined by Landesrat Willibald Ehrenhöfer of Land Steiermark – a prominent supporter of emergency technologies. Andrea Höglinger, Vice Rector for Research, highlighted the versatile dual-use innovations developed at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). The visit to RCPE centered on Austria’s readiness for medical supply emergencies and its pivotal role in strengthening pharmaceutical resilience.
Media | JUST | 24.10.2025
Medicines reloaded
While recycling glass and paper has long been part of everyday life, the potential of pharmaceutical recycling remains untapped mainly; yet this field offers significant opportunities for environmental protection, resource conservation, and securing the supply of medicines.
News | 22.10.2025
Consortium Meeting of COMET module Twin4Pharma
In October, the Twin4Pharma consortium meeting took place, offering exciting insights and lively discussions between science and industry. Together, we are working to make data-driven sustainability a reality in the pharmaceutical industry.
News | 16.10.2025
Pharmaceutical Industry & Biotechnology in Slovenia
RCPE had the pleasure of joining the Economic Mission organized by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Slovenia in Ljubljana. The focus: Pharmaceutical Industry & Biotechnology – connecting innovation, science, and business across borders.
Medien | botenstoff | 14.10.2025
Where Innovation Becomes Industry
We need courage for innovation. A conversation with Caroline Schober, Head of Strategy and Communications at RCPE GmbH, about what’s new at RCPE, the Southern Austria region, and the conditions required for innovation.
Science | 06.10.2025
Making Medicine Fun for Kids
Children often refuse to take their medication – due to bad taste, unpleasant mouthfeel or simply caprice. A new study introduces a unique dosage form tailored to each child’s needs and preferences: drug-loaded temporary tattoos.
Science | 24.09.2025
CM of Freeze-Dried Nanoparticle-Based Medicines
Pharmaceutical innovation is at a turning point. Current batch manufacturing of nanomedicines is costly, inconsistent, and time-intensive. With challenges such as limited stability, cold-chain distribution, and high unit costs, access to life-saving nanomedicines remains restricted.
News | 18.09.2025
Research & Innovation Days 2025
Attending the Research and Innovation Days 2025 in Brussels in Septmeber has been truly inspiring. Much of the discussion revolved around the upcoming FP10 and the crucial role of science in securing Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and ultimately our way of life.
Medien | Wirtschaftsnachrichten Süd | 14.05.2025
Crisis-resistant Pharmaceutical Supply for Austria
The global shortage of medicines poses an acute threat to healthcare and affects many essential standard drugs such as antibiotics, painkillers, and cancer treatments. RCPE offers a completely novel solution.
Medien | APA Science | 04.04.2025
Federal Chancellor Stocker Visits RCPE
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Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, together with Manuela Khom and Willibald Ehrenhöfer, visited RCPE. The focus was on securing the supply of medicines in Europe – a topic of growing importance due to global supply shortages. RCPE presented innovative solutions enabling faster, more efficient, and more independent pharmaceutical production in the future.