BML brings together biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering and computational approaches to study the emergent material and functional properties of molecular assemblies across living and synthetic systems. Beyond solving fundamental questions in cell and tissue biology, our work inspires novel approaches and methods in material design, health and computing.
We aim to:
Gain a fundamental understanding of cellular processes: Develop new concepts and methods to uncover the molecular principles that shape cellular life, information processing and organization.
Inspire new solutions: Apply insights from biological systems to design sustainable bio-mimetic materials and processes, suggest new approaches for health interventions, and inspire novel computing methods.
Our projects can be generally classified according to the following main research lines (pillars):
Cellular Organization & Nano-Mechanics
Information Storage & Processing in Biological Systems
Mechanisms of Degenerative Diseases
Sustainable Materials & Processes
The boundaries between these pillars are fluid, and many projects exist at the intersection of multiple research lines.
Curious to find out more? Get a flavor of the BML's research clicking on the four pillars below.
