Cryo-EM of macromolecular machines

Our group is interested in understanding how macromolecular machines control essential cellular functions. We rely on a blend of cryo-electron…

Cell Signalling and Adhesion

Our group studies regulatory mechanisms of key signalling switches controlling growth and adhesion signals, which regulate important cellular…

Molecular Pharmacology of G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

Malaria epigenomics

Our group is interested in understanding how epigenetic processes are implicated in host-parasite interactions by regulating gene expression in…

Biomechanics of the nucleus and epigenetics during cell migration

Cell migration is central to numerous biological functions in embryogenesis, tissue renewal and immunity. Migration of a cell though tissues requires…

Chemical biology of peptides and proteins

Microbial systems and Protein engineering

The growth and diversification of the research lines of the "Biotechnology for lignocellulosic biomass" group has led to the creation of this new…

Advanced Therapies

The Advanced Therapies group applies the latest gene editing, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and organoid technologies to design and…

Biological Systems Chemistry

Our research explores the interface between chemical biology, medicinal chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. We use modern analytical techniques…

The role of mitochondria associated ER membranes (MAM) in cellular homeostasis

Our laboratory is currently focused on understanding the role of mitochondria-associated ER membranes (MAM) in the overall lipid homeostasis of…