ERC Proof of Concept Grant for Albert Heck
Professor Albert Heck has received an ERC Proof of Concept Grant for his project AutoSERA, that identifies powerful therapeutic antibodies directly from blood proteins. Building on earlier ERC-funded research, the project aims to accelerate the discovery of new medicines and will be developed further in collaboration with the Utrecht spin-off Abvion. The grant supports the […]
Unlocking the hidden potential of fungi
Westerdijk Institute bioinformatician Mao Peng was recently featured by NWO for his AiNed-funded research using AI to unlock the potential of fungi. By combining diverse biological datasets, his work helps identify proteins with applications in sustainable biotechnology, including biofuels, alternative proteins and other bio-based innovations. Read the full interview to learn more. Read more
Friedrich Förster elected as EMBO Member
Biophysicist Friedrich Förster has been elected a Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), one of the most prestigious European organisations in life sciences. EMBO recognises Förster for developing pioneering methods that allow scientists to observe molecular processes directly inside living cells. In a news story by the UU, Friedrich reflects on the importance […]
Albert Heck receives American Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Award
Professor Albert Heck has received the prestigious Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry Award from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. The international honour recognises his pioneering work on viruses, antibodies and other complex biological systems, as well as his contributions to advancing proteomics and biomolecular mass spectrometry. Read more
ICRPA grant for Ynte Ruigrok
Professor Ynte Ruigrok has been awarded an ICRPA grant from the Dutch Heart Foundation to investigate why brain aneurysms rupture. By studying the role of the protein PF4, the international team aims to improve risk prediction and pave the way for safer, more targeted treatments for patients with brain aneurysms. The project brings together researchers […]