Chemo-enzymatic Synthesis and Potential Applications of Novel Heterocyclic Alkaloids
Dr H Deng, Dr L Trembleau
Applications accepted all year round
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world. In Europe alone, drug-resistant bacteria are estimated to cause 25,000 deaths annually and cost more than US$1.5 billion every year in healthcare expenses and productivity losses.
Developing an enzymatic toolbox to make complex modified peptides
Prof M Jaspars, Dr W Houssen, Dr L Trembleau
Applications accepted all year round
The pharmaceutical industry has identified a major gap in its portfolio. On the one hand, they are excellent at discovering small molecules that act via a lock and key type mechanism.
Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products from new bacterial strains
Dr H Deng, Prof M Jaspars
Applications accepted all year round
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world. In Europe alone, drug-resistant bacteria are estimated to cause 25,000 deaths annually and cost more than US$1.5 billion every year in healthcare expenses and productivity losses.
Statistical physics of DNA replication
Dr A Moura, Prof C Romano
Applications accepted all year round
The goal of this project is to apply statistical physics and probability theory to the problem of DNA replication in living cells.
Interactions between melatonin and endogenous opioid peptide release
Dr H Galley, Dr H M Wilson
Application Deadline:
30 April 2019
Overview. Control of pain remains a challenge for medicine. Melatonin, known for its role in circadian regulation, also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions and has been suggested to have analgesic effects in a range of pain syndromes.
