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    Research in the group of Microbiology focuses on understanding the mechanisms involved in secretion of proteins and the role of secreted proteins in bacterial membrane biogenesis and fungal growth and development. Microbiology is divided in the fungal and the bacterial group.

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    The research program of the bacterial group studies cell envelope-related processes in Gram-negative bacteria and focuses on three lines: 

    • biogenesis of the bacterial outer membrane
    • protein secretion
    • vaccine development
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    The research program of the fungal group focuses on: 

    • the location of production and secretion of proteins in fungi 
    • the role of secreted proteins in pathogenicity and the formation of reproductive structures
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    • New plant-based food concept backed by 7.5 million euro grant

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      11 June 2021
      A 7.5 million euro grant allows researchers to lay the foundations for 'upgrading' plant material into a form that is just as tasty and nutritious as meat.
    • Fungi project wins Bio Art & Design Award 2020

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      9 July 2020
      Fungi expert Han Wösten and designer Dasha Tsapenko win the Bio Art & Design Award 2020 with food-producing clothing.
    • Saskia van Wees appointed Professor of Hormonal Regulation of Plant Resistance

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      26 June 2020
      Saskia van Wees was appointed as Professor of Hormonal Regulation of Plant Resistance at the Department of Biology on 1 March of this year.

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    • 8 Jun

      PhD defence: Biogenesis of outer-membrane vesicles in Bordetella species

      8 June 2022 from 14:15 to 15:15
      PhD defence of E.F. De Jonge MSc ( Faculty of Science / Sub Molecular Microbiology )
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    • Biogenesis of the outer membrane
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    • N-glycosilation and Glycoengineering in the Mushroom Forming Fungus Schizophyllum commune
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