Structural Biology
Structural biology uses new technologies, such as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and novel approaches to imaging in cell biology to understand three-dimensional submicroscopic structures.
VIB scientists study the structure and dynamics of macromolecular (often protein) complexes in health and disease to explain their mode of action. They integrate structural biology work with genetic and cellular studies to bridge molecular and cellular resolution. The goal? To translate discoveries into biotechnological and medical applications.
Impact on society
Nanobodies, our legacy
Inhalable biologics to control respiratory infections
Center for Structural Biology
At CSB, we study the structure and dynamics of macromolecular complexes in health and disease to explain their mode of action. We integrate our structural biology work with genetic and cellular studies, aiming to bridge molecular and cellular resolution. We excel in translating our discoveries into biotechnological and medical applications.