Structural biology

We employ computational tools to design proteins and examine their atomic details using X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. Our aim is to understand the evolution of proteins and engineer energy-harvesting systems to enhance photo-conversion and biomass production in algae and microbes.

The Marine Structural Biology Unit uses cryoelectron tomography and single particle cryoelectron microscopy to understand various aspects of coral biology in unprecedented detail.

The Molecular Cryo-Electron Microscopy Unit investigates the structure of macromolecular complexes with an emphasis on viruses, ion channels, and membrane proteins. The unit seeks better und...