Methods and Core Facilities
Our department houses three core facilities that combine state-of-the-art molecular characterization, and advanced biochemical and cellular methodologies. The Biocore, Mass Spectrometry and NMR facilities serve as scientific innovation units to enable method development that cannot be addressed by routine measurements. We support investigations that link molecular design to mechanistic understanding in different materials, as well as cellular function across hierarchical length scales. Through cross-group collaborations and a uniquely integrated analytical ecosystem within the institute, our core facilities contribute to various cross-disciplinary studies relevant for the institute’s four cross-cutting themes (TRAI).
We support and develop advanced studies on nanomaterial-cell interactions at different scale hierarchies. From single cell analysis to spheroid models, team members constantly develop new assays and imaging modalities to address challenges at the combined frontier of material science and cell biology.
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We aim to advance label-free approaches to study molecular processes in complex environments and materials. For instance, imaging MS for the spatially resolved analysis of chemically and biologically modified systems.
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We aim to advance and implement cutting-edge NMR methodologies (liquid state) for material characterization, mechanistic insights into dynamic processes and kinetics, and robust quantitative analyses. For instance, these approaches enable us to understand the initial phases of peptide self-assembly at molecular resolution.
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