Research on how proteins (mis)fold
Utrecht University has appointed Stefan Rüdiger as Professor of Protein Chemistry of Disease. Chemist Rüdiger and his group aim to tackle diseases that are caused by protein misfolding, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Huntington’s disease. They focus on how chaperones, proteins that aid other proteins to fold into their proper shape, control protein quality. Using … Read more
De Universiteit Utrecht heeft Stefan Rüdiger benoemd tot hoogleraar Protein Chemistry of Disease. Scheikundige Rüdiger en zijn groep richten zich op het bestrijden van ziektes die ontstaan door het verkeerd vouwen van eiwitten, zoals de ziekte van Alzheimer en de ziekte van Huntington. Ze bestuderen hoe chaperonnes, eiwitten die andere eiwitten helpen zich in hun … Read more
Welcome to our new colleagues Arnold, Fabian, Nuno, Jakub, Milara, Burak and Andre! Much success!
Unfortunately both Simone and Senna will leave us next month. Senna has already accepted a new job as technician at the Hogeschool Utrecht (across the street). We are sad to see them go but wish them much success for the future!
After her internship with Guus in 2021-2022, Azib will be coming back as technician for 6 months, working on CFTR. We’re happy to have her back!