Research at the Bijvoet Center

In the Bijvoet Center, several research teams focus on the elucidation of biomolecular structures and the process of protein folding.

High-resolution NMR spectroscopy makes it possible to determine the structure of small to medium size proteins or other biomolecules. Combined with molecular dynamics, the functional interactions between biomolecules can be assessed.
 
For structural studies, the Bijvoet Center has access to in-house X-ray diffractometers and to beam lines at the European Synchrotron in Grenoble.

Mass spectrometry is used for proteomics and for the structural characterization of biomolecules in relation to their biological function.

Other research teams in the Institute use a wide variety of chemical and biochemical techniques in addition to structural studies to advance their understanding of the various functions of biomolecules and their interactions.