The research in the Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics groups focuses on the use of mass spectrometry to understand the inner workings of cells. Mass spectrometry enables the characterization of molecules that are present in cells and allows thereby the identification and characterization of proteins and other biomolecules that work together and are involved in cellular processes and in disease. The group houses an excellent array of state-of-the-art mass spectrometers, combined with extensive protein and peptide separation methods. The group has a world-renown expertise in the analysis of protein-ligand, protein-protein and protein-DNA analysis by mass spectrometry. Therefore, dedicated mass spectrometers and LC methods have been and are developed allowing the analysis of the structure and function of protein machineries.

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  • Proteins at work

    This video provides a glimpse at the fascinating world of proteomics research, the study of all proteins that form the basis for life. The video was produced for the lab of prof. dr. Albert Heck at Utrecht University and the Netherlands Proteomics Centre.

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  • Quest for anitbodies

     

    Op het grensvlak van kunst en wetenschap - atletische dansende lichamen verbeelden de even flexibele antilichamen aanwezig in ons lichaam! Geïnspireerd door het onderzoek van het Hecklab van de Universiteit Utrecht, werkten de onderzoekers samen met video-performers van Sensu en de dansers van de Aerialettes, om op een artistieke manier te verbeelden hoe we in ons eigen lichaam de beste antilichamen kunnen vinden om ziektes tegen te gaan.

  • Prof. Albert Heck

    Technology Development for Proteomics and Structural Biology

  • Prof. Maarten Altelaar

    Novel MS Based Proteomics Technologies

  • Prof. Celia Berkers

    Metabolomics

  • Dr. Bas van Breukelen

    Bioinformatics Tools for Proteomics
    Associate Professor (UHD),
    Coordinator Bioinformatics and BioComplexity Master's Programme
    Coordinator UIPS Drug Innovation PhD Programme

  • Dr. Richard Scheltema

    Protein Complex Topology and Dynamics

  • Dr. Karli Reiding

    Junior Assistant Professor. 

    Glycoproteomics & Glycoprotein Analysis

  • Dr. Wei Wu

    Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Marc Baggelaar

    Assistant Professor

     ‘Chemical Biology & Protein Lipidation’

  • Dr. Joost Snijder

    Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Kelly Stecker

    Assistant Professor | Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Innovative mass spectrometry approaches to understand protein regulation in cancer.