Professors Jan van Hest (Radboud University) and Ben Feringa (University of Groningen) have been awarded each with an ERC Advanced Grant. Each of them will receive 2.5 million euros to conduct research the next five years. Prof. van Hest performs research at the crossroad of organic chemistry and biology. He focuses primarily on the design and synthesis […]
Month: March 2016
PNAS publication for Ilja Voets and collaborators
Last week Dutch, American and Canadian researchers presented a major step in understanding antifreeze proteins, the proteins that hinder the growth of ice crystals. Artificial forms of these proteins are interesting for a whole range of applications – from de-icing spray and road salt to improved preservation of frozen food and organs. The team, led by […]